Total Serum Iron

Overview

• Total serum iron is a measure of the ferric (Fe3+) ions bound to serum transferrin. There is significant variation of iron levels with due to multiple factors, and therefore the serum iron is a poor marker of iron status.

• • Normal Range

  • 10-30 µmol/L
• High iron levels may be suggestive of iron overload, though may also represent recent iron intake.
• Reduced serum iron levels should not be used in the diagnosis of iron deficiency.