Transferrin
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With each test, you will receive an information sheet with your personal test QR code (CaboCheck-ID), through which you can retrieve the test result.
Test execution on-site or at a later date
You have the choice to have the test done directly in the pharmacy or to make an appointment. Sample collection is done quickly and easily by our special capillary blood machine, which ensures a gentle and efficient blood draw.
Quick and reliable results
Your sample will be evaluated by a professional laboratory, and you will receive your detailed laboratory report via email within 2-3 days. Benefit from the accuracy and reliability of medical laboratory tests, conveniently and easily conducted in your pharmacy.
CaboCheck Benefits
Professionelle Probenentnahme vor Ort in der Apotheke
Einfache Kapillarblutentnahme innerhalb von 2 Minuten
Auswertung durch medizinisches Facharztlabor
Labor-Ergebnisse als PDF oder online
Fragen und Antworten zu Transferrin
What is the respective laboratory value?
Transferrin is a transport protein that binds iron in the blood and transports it to the storage and utilization sites in the body. The laboratory value measures the concentration of transferrin in the blood and is used to assess iron metabolism.
For whom is such a test to be considered?
A transferrin test is recommended for: • People with suspected iron deficiency or iron overload • Patients with symptoms such as fatigue, paleness or shortness of breath • Monitoring of patients with chronic blood loss (e.g. in gastrointestinal diseases) • Diagnosis and monitoring of chronic liver diseases
What is it used for?
The test serves to diagnose iron deficiency anemia and iron overload, as well as to assess the nutritional and liver status.
What can be inferred from that?
Here is the translation: A elevated transferrin value often indicates iron deficiency, as the body tries to transport more iron. A low value can be caused by: • Liver diseases (reduced production) • Chronic inflammation (reduced transferrin production) • Iron overload (e.g. in hemochromatosis) Symptoms of abnormal values can be: • Fatigue and lack of concentration in iron deficiency • Organ problems in iron overload
What is the ideal time for a test?
The testing can be carried out at any time of the day and is independent of food intake.
Particularly interesting?
• Transferrin is often measured together with ferritin and serum iron to comprehensively assess iron status. • Chronic diseases can lower the transferrin level, even if there is no iron deficiency. • Transferrin saturation, which indicates the proportion of actually bound iron, is an important complement to transferrin measurement.