Serum iron, TIBC & Percent saturation are widely used for the diagnosis of Iron deficiency. This assay is useful for screening Chronic iron overload diseases particulary Hemochromatosis. Percent saturation is usually normal or increased in Iron deficiency
It's best to fast overnight and sample before midday. For at least 24 hours before to specimen collection, avoid iron supplementation.
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