Transferrin level testing is used to determine the cause of anemia, examine iron metabolism and determine the iron-carrying capacity of the blood. Transferrin saturation levels cannot be interpreted alone. They are used in conjunction with other laboratory tests, such as serum ferritin and TIBC.
Transferrin level testing is used to determine the cause of anemia, examine iron metabolism and determine the iron-carrying capacity of the blood. Transferrin saturation levels cannot be interpreted alone. They are used in conjunction with other laboratory tests, such as serum ferritin and TIBC.