Serum iron saturation

Serum iron saturation, the percentage of serum iron to total iron binding, can be used for the differential diagnosis and treatment monitoring of iron deficiency anemia. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: biochemical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Tips: Before using the iron, use iron to treat or fast foods with high iron content, such as animal liver; fasting and iron complex substances, such as tea. Normal value 0.33-0.35. Clinical significance 1, reduced with elevated transferrin levels, found in iron deficiency anemia. 2, elevated with normal or decreased transferrin, seen in aplastic anemia. The result is low, may be disease: the result of hereditary hemochromatosis is high. Possible diseases: congenital pure red blood cell aplastic anemia precautions 1. Serum iron is highest in the morning in 1 day and gradually decreases in the afternoon. Blood samples should be taken on an empty stomach in the morning. 2, before the examination, use iron to treat or fast foods with high iron content, such as animal liver; fasting energy and iron complex substances, such as tea. Inspection process blood test. Not suitable for the crowd A patient with hemophilia and severe clotting factor deficiency. Adverse reactions and risks Dizziness or fainting: When blood is drawn, due to emotional overstress, fear, reflex caused by vagus nerve excitability, blood pressure drop, etc., the blood supply to the brain is insufficient to cause fainting or dizziness.

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