Total iron binding capacity measures the blood's ability to bind the transferrin in blood with iron and transport the iron around the body. It is used to diagnose iron disorders such as iron-deficiency anemia.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed all your tests (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Low ferritin levels can cause fatigue and weakness. A full iron deficiency panel needs to be done. This includes: CBC (complete blood count) Differentials.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your serum iron level is high. So we have to rule out iron overload, meaning hemochromatosis, like the picture.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your chronic fatigue can be explained by low levels of vitamin D, low phosphorus, and low DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone).
Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I agree with your doctor that iron supplementation may cause high serum iron since you have normal ferritin and hemoglobin.
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