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What Does Low Transferrin Mean?

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Question : hey there! What does low transferrin mean?

HB is normal,
Iron is borderline low 10.6
Transferrin is 1.7
Ferritin is normal
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (20 hours later)
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I have gone through the attached reports. The levels are not too alarming.
Too low transferin means over load of iron to the body. Body is absorbing more iron than needed.
Usually the acute inflammation is the cause such as any unknown recent infection or injury.
Do repeat it after 3 months
Any issues do follow up
Regards.
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What Does Low Transferrin Mean?

Brief Answer: Details below Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through the attached reports. The levels are not too alarming. Too low transferin means over load of iron to the body. Body is absorbing more iron than needed. Usually the acute inflammation is the cause such as any unknown recent infection or injury. Do repeat it after 3 months Any issues do follow up Regards.