Normal Reference Ranges
Adult
Male: 65-176 | Female: 50-170 mcg/dL
Pediatric
50 - 120 mcg/dL
Clinical Significance
Measures circulating iron mostly bound to transferrin. Highly variable day-to-day; must be evaluated with TIBC and Ferritin.
Causes of High
- Hemochromatosis
- Multiple transfusions
- Lead poisoning
- Severe liver disease
Causes of Low
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Chronic blood loss
- Pregnancy
- Inadequate dietary intake