Description
Iron is an essential nutrient that, among other functions, is required for the production of healthy red blood cells . Serum iron is almost always measured with other iron tests, such as serum Ferritin, Transferrin and Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC). These tests are often ordered at the same time and the results interpreted together to help diagnose and/or monitor Iron deficiency or Iron overload. Serum is the specimen of choice.Iron & TIBC is a combination kit to help diagnose and/or monitor iron deficiency or iron overload.Serum is the specimen of choice