Below the range
Common causes of a low Transferrin
- Iron overload
- Chronic inflammation
- Malnutrition / liver disease
Looking for the other direction? See what causes a high Transferrin.
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Below the range
What causes a low Transferrin?
Normal range 200-360 mg/dL (2-3.6 g/L SI). Specimen: Serum. See the full Transferrin reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for Transferrin?
The standard teaching reference range for Transferrin is 200-360 mg/dL in conventional units, or 2-3.6 g/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum.
| Specimen | Serum |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 200-360 mg/dL |
| SI range | 2-3.6 g/L |
| Panel | Iron Studies |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Transferrin normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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