Serum Transferrin Saturation Test - Book at Affordable Cost

What is the transferrin saturation blood test?

Transferrin is the blood plasma glycoprotein that plays an important function of carrying iron through your blood to your liver spleen and bone marrow. A Transferrin test is done to measure the concentration of transferrin to determine the reason behind conditions like anemia or also to know the capacity of the blood to carry iron. Your healthcare provider recommends this test to know if there are any iron abnormalities iron deficiency or overload in the blood. It is a very easy process in which a blood sample will be taken from your arms and it will be sent to the lab for analyzing the quantity of transferrin.

When to get tested for this transferrin blood test

Your doctor may order transferrin blood test if you are having the following symptoms:

• Lethargic even after a proper rest.
• Sudden weight loss
• Pain in the abdomen
• Pale skin
• Loss of appetite

Preparation required for the transferrin blood test

• Fasting is not needed.
• Tell your doctor if you are taking any medication
• Take adequate rest before the test
• Keep yourself hydrated and calm

The procedure required for the transferrin blood test

• The healthcare professional will tie a rubber band around your arm to locate a vein 
• They will clean the site using a disinfectant to minimize the risk of catching an infection.
• Then a needle is inserted into the vein and the blood is drawn  from that vein
• After blood sample collection, they will withdraw the needle and seal the site using a cotton ball.
• The collected sample is then set to the lab for further analysis

Aftercare

No aftercare is required just leave your dressing strip on for at least 15 minutes.

Transferrin normal range 

The normal range of transferrin in the blood is  215 to 380 mg/dl

What is the Cost of the Transferrin Blood Test? 

The cost of a Transferrin test can be from INR 500 to INR 1000 based on the location and the reputation of the diagnostic center. You can book your transferrin saturation blood test with ganesh diagnostic center and get a discount of up to 50%.

Documents Required for Transferrin Test

• Doctor’s prescription
• A valid government-issued ID proof

Why Choose Ganesh Diagnostic Center

Ganesh Diagnostic has established itself as the most trusted pathology lab. We are known for our commitment to providing a comfortable experience to our patients. Our labs are driven by the latest machines present out there. we are NABL certified and are quipped with the latest technologies to provide you the 100% accurate test results. Blood test at home service without any extra charge is also provided. You can get all your diagnostic needs under one roof.