Reference range
Conventionalmg/dL
200360
SIg/L
23.6
| Specimen | Serum |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 200–360 mg/dL |
| SI range | 2–3.6 g/L |
| Conversion factor | ×0.01 (conventional → SI) |
| Panel | Iron Studies |
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Iron Studies
Transferrin
Normal range 200–360 mg/dL (2–3.6 g/L SI). Specimen: Serum.
Also known as: siderophilin.
200–360 mg/dLReference range
What is the normal range for Transferrin?
The standard teaching reference range for Transferrin is 200–360 mg/dL in conventional units, or 2–3.6 g/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum.
Source: Adult reference values compiled from Pagana & Pagana, Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, and Fischbach & Dunning, A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population — always use the range printed on the actual result.
Above the range
Common causes of a high Transferrin
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Pregnancy
- Estrogen
Below the range
Common causes of a low Transferrin
- Iron overload
- Chronic inflammation
- Malnutrition / liver disease
At the bedside
Nursing considerations
- The main iron-transport protein; behaves like TIBC.
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