Urate (Uric acid) Normal Reference Range Male♂ 0.20 – 0.42 mmol/L Female♀ 0.12 – 0.36 mmol/L Test Information The end result of purine metabolism in humans is uric acid. Purines are essential building blocks of nucleic acids and coenzymes that can either be produced by the body on its own or received by eating foods …
Unsaturated Iron Test Information Iron blood test is important for checking the body’s blood levels of iron. Iron is necessary for the synthesis of red blood cells. The oxygen in our lungs is transported to the rest of your body by red blood cells. Having healthy muscles, bone marrow, and organs depends on iron. Serious …
Total Iron Binding Concentration Test Information Iron blood test is important for checking the body’s blood levels of iron. Iron is necessary for the synthesis of red blood cells. The oxygen in our lungs is transported to the rest of your body by red blood cells. Having healthy muscles, bone marrow, and organs depends on …
Transferrin Code TFER Sample Reqs B Turnaround 1 day Special instructions No special instructions Sample type guide B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml See the Sample Requirements page for an explanation of all the sample requirements. See the Special Instructions Legend page for a full list of special instructions. Last-updated: 22/12/22 Back to test list
Ferritin blood test Normal Reference Range Note:: this test is processed by Clinical Biochemistry on behalf of the Haematology departmentL ♂ 18 – 370μg/L ♀ 9 – 120μg/L Test Information Haemosiderin and ferritin are the primary storage proteins for iron, respectively. As a result of chronic anaemia, low ferritin levels often indicate depletion; on the …