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Question: In may of this year. I felt tired all the time, and my doctor did a ferritin serum test, and the level was very high, 850. I was sent to see a humotologist and re-check my ferritin level and other tests: The result were as follows:
Iron bind.cap(Tibc)-324
Uibc:198
Iron serum:126
Iron saturation :39
LDH:121
Ferritin serum:464
Another blood test was done in August :
Tibc: 397
Uibc:274
Iron serum :123
Iron saturation :31
Ferritin serum:325
The last test was done October 2, two days ago, ferritin serum:305
My questions are: do I have hemochromatosis, what you suggested as my level is still high. And I am going for holiday this Saturday for 6 weeks and I am worried even the doctor assure me that I should be OK. Please advise
Iron bind.cap(Tibc)-324
Uibc:198
Iron serum:126
Iron saturation :39
LDH:121
Ferritin serum:464
Another blood test was done in August :
Tibc: 397
Uibc:274
Iron serum :123
Iron saturation :31
Ferritin serum:325
The last test was done October 2, two days ago, ferritin serum:305
My questions are: do I have hemochromatosis, what you suggested as my level is still high. And I am going for holiday this Saturday for 6 weeks and I am worried even the doctor assure me that I should be OK. Please advise
Brief Answer:
There is iron overload, few more tests need to be done.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
The laboratory results of iron profile suggest:
1. There is iron overload in body - storage form of iron is increased in body i.e. ferritin.
2. Serum levels of iron and saturation of iron are normal.
3. TIBC is also within normal range.
I suggest you get the following tests:
1. Complete hemogram which should include- RBC count, hematocrit, ESR.
2. CRP or C-reactive protein
3. Transferrin receptor
There is definite iron overload in the body, however, before labeling it as hemochromatosis, the above-mentioned tests need to be done.
Kindly, revert back with above-mentioned tests for further interpretation of the condition.
Feel free to ask further.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
There is iron overload, few more tests need to be done.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
The laboratory results of iron profile suggest:
1. There is iron overload in body - storage form of iron is increased in body i.e. ferritin.
2. Serum levels of iron and saturation of iron are normal.
3. TIBC is also within normal range.
I suggest you get the following tests:
1. Complete hemogram which should include- RBC count, hematocrit, ESR.
2. CRP or C-reactive protein
3. Transferrin receptor
There is definite iron overload in the body, however, before labeling it as hemochromatosis, the above-mentioned tests need to be done.
Kindly, revert back with above-mentioned tests for further interpretation of the condition.
Feel free to ask further.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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