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Hi All,

I've had an Iron panel done, private lab no doctor so I need some help deciphering. Quick background - I have macro cells and neuro symptoms of B12 D, PA in family, SI for 1 month, undiagnosed but feeling MUCH better this last week after initial worsening of symptoms (quite severe worsening actually so that does seem to hold true!)

I've always shown slightly anemic in all blood tests since I can remember. (although my cells being macro from b12d would likely counter the micro effect of iron deficiency I suspect?)

My results below....

Tranferrin 2.49 Range 1.80-3.82

Serum Iron 60 Range 50-170

Ferritin 24.5 Range 13-150

TIBC 331 Range 259-388

Tranferrin Saturation 18 (Low) Range 20-50

Should I supplement with iron?

Will that make my Tranferrin Saturation to come up?

Google is not that helpful as all these results play into one another and it seems quite complicated, does anyone have any further advice or info?

Thank you in advance :-)

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My advice -

unless you have taken professional medical advice, please don't supplement iron - you can overdose on it quite easily.

I notice that you are a member of the TUK forum. There is some evidence that thyroid patients need slightly higher ferritin levels on average so it may be that your ferritin is indicative that your iron is a bit low but the other indicators are all in range.

Please also note that I would consider a pharmacist to be a someone qualified to provide medical advice in relation iron - and would trust them to refer you back to a doctor if they felt that was appropriate.

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