Carbohydrate deficient transferrin

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Avatar f tn I am still waiting for a referral to see a hematologist and am scared that this could all point to a liver problem - the low transferrin. It seems from what I have read that low iron and low transferrin, together, is an unusual phenomenon.
Avatar f tn Macrocytic anemia could be due to lack of vitamin B12 or folic acid which could be due to nutritional causes. Low transferrin can be due to poor production of transferrin by the liver, due to liver disease or excessive loss of transferrin through the kidneys into the urine. Also, in liver disease there could be excessive bleeding leading to anemia. What was your hemoglobin level, this will indicate anemia. Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
Avatar n tn I am not surprised at your doctors lack of knowledge on nutrition as I was told whilst attending a homeopathic course that they only got 15 minutes in all their years of study on nutrition. So you may need to do your own homework on this and guide him along. Low iron can be hereditary like in my family out of 6 only one of us is not iron deficient. Iron is very important as it carry's oxygen throughout your body which is of course essential for living and maintaining a healthy body.
Avatar f tn The latter measures are used to calculate transferrin-iron saturation percentage (TS%), a measure of iron in transit in the serum. Serum ferritin is a very important test because it helps distinguish between iron deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease (also called anemia of inflammatory response). In cases of iron deficiency anemia, iron supplements can be helpful; but in cases of anemia of chronic disease, iron supplements could be harmful.
979080 tn?1323433639 html “TIBC (total iron-binding capacity) – measures all of the proteins in the blood that are available to bind with iron, including transferrin. Since transferrin is the primary iron-binding protein, the TIBC test is a good indirect measurement of transferrin. The body produces transferrin in relationship to the need for iron. When iron stores are low, transferrin levels increase and vice versa. In healthy people, about one-third of the binding sites on transferrin are used to transport iron.
3093770 tn?1389739126 Ferritin is the test of choice to confirm iron deficiency - transferrin saturation is not indicated. Transferrin saturation is only required to investigate iron overload.
Avatar f tn your blood work looks a little anaemic, but there are cautions here to consider...anaemia does not always mean you are also iron deficient. In fact there are many disorders where there is anaemia with iron loading...and thyroid issues are common with people with iron overload..ie, hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's are co-diagnosed with disorders having to do with damage to thyroid by excess iron in the body. Iron deficient anaemia can be misdiagnosed and mistreated...
Avatar f tn Total iron binding capacity (TIBC) is an indirect measure of transferrin.I prefer the transferrin test (direct test). Because transferrin is made in the liver, TIBC and transferrin will also be low with liver disease. Lower-than-normal TIBC may mean: Cirrhosis; Hemolytic anemia; Hypoproteinemia ;Pernicious anemia ;Sickle cell anemia ;Inflammation ;Malnutrition ;Liver disease ; hyperthyroidism.
Avatar f tn Note the symptom of low ferritin called heart palpitations. I understand even less than I know about hemoglobin test results. I did some reading and found this info. What does a high hemoglobin level mean? "Higher than normal hemoglobin levels can be seen in people living at high altitudes and in people who smoke. Dehydration produces a falsely high hemoglobin measurement which disappears when proper fluid balance is restored.
Avatar f tn d either be due to drinking or liver problems... Anyway, I noticed that my transferrin levels are only at 187, when normal range is 250- around 400. The only explanation I can find is liver problems or a chronic disease. However, my liver function test looked great. I was referred to a hematologist who reviewed my lab results and doesn't feel I need to be seen.
Avatar m tn Functional iron deficiency, with normal ferritin levels but low transferrin saturation, is presumably due to the inability to mobilize iron stores rapidly enough to support increased erythropoiesis. Transferrin saturation should be at least 20% and ferritin should be at least 100 ng/ mL. Prior to and during PROCRIT therapy, the patient's iron status, including transferrin saturation (serum iron divided by iron binding capacity) and serum ferritin, should be evaluated.
Avatar f tn I have been formally diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and possible Carbohydrate Intolerance. My issue is when I eat a load of carbs, it hits up to 3 days later and I can't hardly get out of bed and am weak most of the day. Everything I read about Carb Intolerance says that fatigue usually hits within the first few hours. Has anyone else experienced this? Carb crash, a day or days after the carbs are eaten?
Avatar f tn Does anyone know how to interpret these results? My iron is normal (so surely this can't be anaemia?), yet Iron Binding Capacity is higher and Transferrin Saturation is lower than it should be. I read that the contraceptive pill can do this, but I do not take it. I am not seeing my doctor for several weeks, so I'm wondering what the cause might be? I am 25. Iron: 12 (Range: 10.0-30.
Avatar f tn Iron Evaluation During EPOGEN® therapy, absolute or functional iron deficiency may develop. Functional iron deficiency, with normal ferritin levels but low transferrin saturation, is presumably due to the inability to mobilize iron stores rapidly enough to support increased erythropoiesis. Transferrin saturation should be at least 20% and ferritin should be at least 100 ng/mL.
Avatar f tn Talking about the controversy of taking iron supplements... This is very interesting! My HB, iron, ferritin, transferrin and saturated transferrin have been very slowly sneaking downwards pre tx and I was going to talk to my hepatologist about it on Tuesday. Jim, thanks for posting all this...
Avatar f tn To assess a patient’s iron status, measurements of iron, TIBC (total iron binding capacity) and measurement of ferritin are performed. Transferrin is a substance that transports iron in the plasma. If the saturation is below 20%, the amount of iron carried by transferrin is decreased. In this situation it is also expected that the absolute serum iron will be low. Normally in iron deficiency, iron is low, TIBC is high, percent saturation is low and ferritin is low.
Avatar n tn In iron deficiency, the iron level is low, but the TIBC is increased, thus transferrin saturation becomes very low. In iron overload states, such as hemochromatosis, the iron level will be high and the TIBC will be low or normal, causing the transferrin saturation to increase.Do consult your doc. ok?
Avatar m tn I have these results: Serum Ferritn = 57.4; TIBC = 245; Transferrin saturation = 192. Can some one help to make sense of these results; and possible remedial action to take.
Avatar f tn I went to my country, did some blood tests, and besides a low iron, low transferrin saturation and low lymphocites, the also found calcium axalate in my kidney. The TSH was 4,1 (0,7-4.5) and the free T4 was 0,8 (0,7-1,9). So nothing to worry about, according to everyone. Like a week after that test I started to feel as weak as I've never felt before. I would sleep hours and hours (one day I slept 18 hours) but I thought it was because of the low iron.
Avatar m tn Due to stomach problems, I have decided to try a Specific Carbohydrate Diet. Has anyone experienced relief on this diet? So basically, this is what I got from it- fresh vegtables, fresh fruits, lean meats, most nuts, NO LACTOSE, NO SUGAR (except in fruits and honey), and NO STARCHES. Is this about right? Also, what is the policy on yogurt and coconut milk?