II. Definitions

  1. Transferrin
    1. Iron-binding globulin Protein that is synthesized in the liver and circulates in blood
    2. Primary function is iron transport

III. Pharmacokinetics

  1. Serum Half-Life: 20 days

IV. Interpretation: Normal

  1. 160 to 370 mg/dl (0.16 to 0.37 g/dl)

V. Causes: Increased Transferrin

VI. Causes: Decreased Transferrin

  1. Nephrotic Syndrome
  2. Liver disease
  3. Chronic inflammatory states
  4. Chronic illness
  5. Thalassemia
  6. Neoplasm
  7. Protein Malnutrition

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