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Transferrinmg/dL
Transferrin is the protein that carries iron through the blood.
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What Transferrin measures
Transferrin is the protein that carries iron through the blood.
If your Transferrin is low
Transferrin below the range is commonly associated with inflammation, liver conditions or iron overload.
Commonly associated with
- Inflammation
- Liver conditions
- Iron overload
If your Transferrin is high
Transferrin above the range is commonly associated with low iron stores or pregnancy.
Commonly associated with
- Low iron stores
- Pregnancy
- Estrogen
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 200 – 360 mg/dL |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your transferrin is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
Transferrin, Serum
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This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.