Purpose

Alterations in iron and total iron binding capacity levels result from changes in iron intake, absorption, storage, and release mechanisms. Such changes are indicative of a wide range of dysfunctions including anemias, nephrosis, cirrhosis and hepatitis. Both iron and total iron binding capacity measurements are important for definitive diagnosis because they are interrelated.

_{Source: Beckman Coulter Unicel, FE IFU. REF #467910 12/22/15}