Questions 67 – 68: Serum iron
A serum iron test is used to determine how much iron is in the serum. If the serum iron level is lower than normal, it indicates the body’s iron stores are low (iron deficiency). If the serum iron level is higher than normal, it could indicate hemochromatosis, a condition that causes the body to store too much iron.
Indicate if the serum iron is known. If Known, report the value and specify the units of measurement. If the serum iron was assessed multiple times, report the most recent results.
Questions 69 – 70: Total iron binding capacity (TIBC)
Total iron binding capacity (TIBC) is a test used to gauge the total amount of iron in the blood.
Indicate if the TIBC is known. If Known, report the value and specify the units of measurement. If the TIBC was assessed multiple times, report the most recent results.
Questions 71 – 72: Serum ferritin
Ferritin is a protein that stores, transports, and release iron. Iron is toxic to cells, so it is stored within the ferritin protein for use. Ferritin that is too low might be indicative of iron deficiency related anemia. Ferritin that is too high might be indicative of iron overload.
Indicate if the serum ferritin is known. If Known, report the value in ng / mL (µg / L). If the serum ferritin was assessed multiple times, report the most recent results.
Questions 73 – 75: Soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR)
Soluble transferring receptors (sTfR) are proteins found in the blood and are used as a measure of functional iron status. These levels are typically elevated in individuals with an iron deficiency (i.e., iron deficiency anemia).
Indicate if sTfR is known. If Known, report the value in mg / L and specify the date of sample collection. If the sTfR was assessed multiple times, report the most recent results.
If the exact date is not known report an estimated date and check the Date estimated box. Refer to General Instructions, General Guidelines for Completing Forms for information about reporting estimated dates.
Questions 76 – 78: Erythropoietin (EPO) level
Erythropoietin (EPO) is a hormone predominantly produced in the kidneys which plays a critical role in the production of red blood cells.
Indicate if EPO is known. If Known, report the EPO value in IU / L and specify the date of sample collection. If EPO was measured multiple times, report the most recent results.
If the exact date is not known report an estimated date and check the Date estimated box. Refer to General Instructions, General Guidelines for Completing Forms for information about reporting estimated dates.
Questions 79 – 81: Serum hepcidin level
Hepcidin is a peptide hormone produced in the liver which regulates iron delivered to blood plasma.
Indicate if serum hepcidin is known. If Known, specify the serum hepcidin level in ng / mL (µg / L) and report the date of sample collection. If serum hepcidin was measured multiple times, report the most recent results.
If the exact date is not known report an estimated date and check the Date estimated box. Refer to General Instructions, General Guidelines for Completing Forms for information about reporting estimated dates.
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