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Iron Saturation


Definition


  • This number represents the amount of iron-binding sites that are occupied. Iron saturation is a better index of iron stores than serum iron alone. Iron saturation is calculated as
    • % Saturation = Serum iron/TIBC ƒ — 100
  • Normal range: 20 " “50%.

Use


  • Differential diagnosis of anemias
  • Screening for hereditary hemochromatosis

Interpretation


Increased In


  • Hemochromatosis
  • Hemosiderosis
  • Thalassemia
  • Birth control pills ( ≤75%)
  • Ingestion of iron ( ≤100%)
  • Iron dextran administration causes increase for several weeks (may be >100%)
  • Vitamin B6 deficiency
  • Aplastic anemias

Decreased In


  • Iron deficiency anemia (usually <10% in established deficiency)
  • Anemias of infection and chronic diseases (e.g., uremia, RA, some neoplasms)
  • Malignancy of the stomach and small intestine
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