The transferrin/log(ferritin) ratio: a new tool for the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia

Abstract

The transferrin/log(ferritin) ratio is a practical new tool that improves diagnosis of iron deficiency when ferritin levels are inconclusive.

The significance of soluble transferrin receptors in diagnosing iron deficiency anemia

“…2). with the findings in several recent studies [19,20]. In MH patients, the process of associated IDA diagnosing is much more complicated, owing to the presence of primary disease.…”

Disruption of the potassium channel regulatory subunit KCNE2 causes iron-deficient anemia

“…There was a trend to increased transferrin, although this was not significant. However, using the transferrin/log 10 (ferritin) ratio, suggested to be a sensitive indicator of iron-deficient anemia [14] , there was a significant increase in male Kcne2 tm1a/tm1a mutants compared with the controls ( p < 0.0001; Fig. 2 C).…”

Assessment of human iron status: A cross-sectional study comparing the clinical utility of different laboratory biomarkers and definitions of iron deficiency in daily practice

“…Serum ferritin, as the secretory component of intracellular ferritin synthesis, is a widely used screening biomarker for ID [20]. It was introduced as a clinical test in the early 1970s [21]. However, in patients with inflammatory diseases, the diagnostic sensitivity of ferritin for ID may be compromised, as acute or chronic conditions can cause falsely positive increased ferritin serum levels [19].…”