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Iron Studies Calculator

Calculate iron saturation (TSAT) and interpret iron status from serum iron, TIBC, and ferritin

Enter Iron Studies

Serum Iron (µg/dL)

Normal: 60-170 µg/dL (varies by lab)

TIBC - Total Iron Binding Capacity (µg/dL)

Normal: 250-400 µg/dL

Ferritin (ng/mL) - Optional

M: 30-300 ng/mL | F: 15-200 ng/mL

Sex

Reference Ranges

Iron Saturation (TSAT)20-45%

Serum Iron60-170 µg/dL

TIBC250-400 µg/dL

Ferritin (Male)30-300 ng/mL

Ferritin (Female)15-200 ng/mL

Iron Studies Pattern Interpretation

Condition	Iron	TIBC	Saturation	Ferritin
Normal	Normal	Normal	20-45%	Normal
Iron Deficiency Anemia	Low ↓	High ↑	Low ↓	Low ↓
Anemia of Chronic Disease	Low ↓	Low/Normal	Low/Normal	Normal/High ↑
Hemochromatosis	High ↑	Low/Normal	High ↑	High ↑
Sideroblastic Anemia	High ↑	Normal	High ↑	High ↑
Pregnancy	Low/Normal	High ↑	Low/Normal	Low/Normal

Causes of Iron Deficiency

Blood Loss (Most Common)

GI bleeding (ulcer, cancer, angiodysplasia)
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Frequent blood donation
Surgery / trauma

Decreased Absorption

Celiac disease
Gastric bypass surgery
H. pylori infection
PPI / antacid use

Increased Demand / Poor Intake

Pregnancy / lactation
Rapid growth (adolescence)
Vegetarian / vegan diet
Chronic kidney disease on EPO

Causes of Iron Overload

Primary (Genetic)

HFE Hemochromatosis (C282Y, H63D)
Juvenile hemochromatosis
Transferrin receptor 2 mutations
Ferroportin disease

Secondary (Acquired)

Transfusional iron overload
Ineffective erythropoiesis (thalassemia)
Chronic liver disease
Excessive iron supplementation

End-Organ Damage

Liver cirrhosis / hepatocellular carcinoma
Cardiomyopathy / heart failure
Diabetes mellitus
Hypogonadism
Arthropathy

Understanding Iron Studies

Serum Iron

Measures iron bound to transferrin in blood. Varies significantly with meals and time of day. Best measured fasting in the morning.

TIBC

Total Iron Binding Capacity - indirect measure of transferrin. Increases when iron stores are low (body makes more transferrin to capture iron).

Transferrin Saturation

Percentage of transferrin occupied by iron. Most useful single test for iron overload screening. Calculate: (Iron/TIBC) × 100.

Ferritin

Reflects iron stores. Best marker for iron deficiency (low ferritin = definite deficiency). Elevated in inflammation, liver disease, making it less reliable for overload.

Related Calculators

Hemoglobin Anemia RBC Count Ferritin

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Condition

Iron

TIBC

Saturation

Ferritin

Normal

20-45%

Normal

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Low ↓

High ↑

Low ↓

Anemia of Chronic Disease

Low ↓

Low/Normal

Normal/High ↑

Hemochromatosis

High ↑

Low/Normal

High ↑

Sideroblastic Anemia

High ↑

Normal

High ↑

Pregnancy

Low/Normal

High ↑

Low/Normal

Understanding Iron Studies

Serum Iron

Measures iron bound to transferrin in blood. Varies significantly with meals and time of day. Best measured fasting in the morning.

TIBC

Total Iron Binding Capacity - indirect measure of transferrin. Increases when iron stores are low (body makes more transferrin to capture iron).

Transferrin Saturation

Percentage of transferrin occupied by iron. Most useful single test for iron overload screening. Calculate: (Iron/TIBC) × 100.

Ferritin

Reflects iron stores. Best marker for iron deficiency (low ferritin = definite deficiency). Elevated in inflammation, liver disease, making it less reliable for overload.