Iron Deficiency Panel
FEPAN
Iron deficiency is a very common cause of anemia. Iron deficiency can be caused by inadequate iron in the diet or by blood loss. The tests for iron deficiency include iron concentration in the blood, ferritin, total iron binding capacity (TIBC) and percent saturation of transferrin. Ferritin is a compound that serves to store iron and the amount present in the blood reflects the total body stores of iron. Transferrin is a carrier protein for iron. The results of these tests will be reported to you with an interpretation of your iron status and general recommendations.
Special Instructions: None
For more information about this test click here: TIBC & Transferritin, Serum Iron
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