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Transferrin Saturation Calculator


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How do you calculate transferrin saturation?

Here is the formula to calculate Transferrin Saturation.

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Transferrin Saturation Calculator

TSC = Serum Iron (FE) / TIBC * 100

What is the normal range for transferrin saturation?

Transferrin saturation, measured as a percentage, helps evaluate iron deficiency, anemia or on the contrary, iron overload (in hemosiderosis, iron poisoning or hemochromatosis):

  • <20% in males, <15% in females – indicates iron deficiency;
  • >50% – indicates iron overload or hemochromatosis.

How is transferrin saturation calculated and what is used for?

  • Transferrin Saturation (TSAT) is a medical laboratory value. 
  • Transferrin saturation is a measure of the amount of iron bound to transferrin, a protein that carries iron in the blood. 
  • Transferrin Saturation = FE / TIBC

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