Usual Values
Normal reference ranges are:
- Serum iron: Male 65–177 μg/dL (11.6–31.7 μmol/L); Female 50–170 μg/dL (9.0–30.4 μmol/L)
- TIBC: 250–370 μg/dL (45-66 μmol/L)
- Transferrin saturation: Male 20–50%; Female 15–50%
- Serum ferritin: Male 20-250 μg/L, Female 15-150 μg/L
μg/dL = micrograms per deciliter; μmol/L = micromoles per litre.
Laboratories often use different units and "normal" may vary by population and the lab techniques used. Look at the individual laboratory reference values to interpret a specific test (for instance, your own).
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