Transferrin Test
- Category
- Iron & Anaemia
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 2 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
What Is This Test?
Measures transferrin, the main protein that carries iron in the blood.
Why this test is performed?
Helps evaluate iron deficiency (high transferrin) or iron overload, malnutrition and liver disease (low transferrin).
Who should take this test?
Tiredness, pale skin, breathlessness, hair fall, heavy periods, pregnancy, or known anaemia.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
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- No fasting
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Frequently asked questions
TIBC is essentially a measure of transferrin's capacity to bind iron.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 11–35 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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