Iron Studies

What is Iron Studies?

Tests iron levels & binding capacity

Key Tests

TIBC – Total iron-binding capacity
UIBC – Unsaturated iron-binding capacity
Transferrin Saturation %

Iron & Binding Capacity

UIBC – Unused transferrin
TIBC – Total iron that can bind
Iron Saturation – % of bound sites

Why is it Done?

✔ Detect anemia
✔ Check iron levels
✔ Assess overload
✔ Monitor post-transfusion