Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with anemia due to heavy periods. I was told to double up my Iron supplements. My iron is already high and ferritin is low. My binding is not even registering. My results are as follows. Ferritin 8.0 ng/mL, iron 333 ug/dL, iron binding capacity and transferrin saturation not calculated due to unsaturated iron binding capacity of less than 55 ug/dL. Can you help me understand my results? Thank you.
Hi. Based on your query my opinion is as follows: 1. Continue iron supplements, until ferritin becomes normal. 2. Repeat biochemical tests after three months. If early tests needed, reticulocyte count will be more helpful. Revert back after three months to a hematologist online.--->