Iron tests
Iron tests
Iron tests (pronunciation: /ˈaɪərn tɛsts/) are a group of blood tests that are used to measure and monitor the amount of iron in the body. The tests can help diagnose conditions such as iron deficiency anemia, hemochromatosis, and other disorders of iron metabolism.
Etymology
The term "iron tests" is derived from the English words "iron" and "tests". "Iron" (from Old English: ísern) is a chemical element with the symbol Fe (from Latin: ferrum) and atomic number 26. "Tests" (from Old English: test) refers to a method of examination or evaluation.
Types of Iron Tests
There are several types of iron tests, including:
- Serum Iron Test: This test measures the amount of iron in the serum, the liquid portion of the blood.
- Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test: This test measures the total capacity of proteins in the blood to bind with iron.
- Transferrin Saturation: This test calculates the percentage of transferrin that is saturated with iron.
- Ferritin Test: This test measures the amount of ferritin, a protein that stores iron, in the blood.
Related Terms
- Anemia: A condition in which there is a deficiency of red cells or of haemoglobin in the blood.
- Hemochromatosis: A hereditary disorder that causes the body to absorb too much iron, leading to iron overload.
- Transferrin: A protein that transports iron in the blood.
- Ferritin: A protein that stores iron in the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Iron tests
- Wikipedia's article - Iron tests
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