Attention! From June 9 to July 31 there is a promotion from OLYMP CDL: "Test of the season. Transferrin"

Attention! From June 9 to July 31, the OLYMP CDL is holding an action dedicated to the fight against anemia, "Analysis of the Season. Transferrin". You can find out the level of transferrin at a discount is for only 600 tenge! This analysis is recommended for a complete blood count and serum iron test.

According to statistics, almost every third woman in Kazakhstan suffers from some form of iron deficiency anemia (IDA).

For many of us, it is no secret that anemia is characterized by a low level of hemoglobin, so when we see hemoglobin values below normal in a complete blood test, we do not always consult a doctor, but start taking advertised iron-containing drugs on our own. However, few people know that anemia is not always caused by an iron deficiency in the diet – there are a number of other reasons that contribute to the development of this condition. Any doctor, before prescribing a course of treatment for anemia, always determines its cause. It is possible to determine the cause and reasonably take iron-containing medications with the help of a simple combination of laboratory values:

IDA = Low Hemoglobin + High Transferrin

If, with a low level of hemoglobin, a low level of transferrin is detected, then this is a reason for a detailed examination in order to identify the cause of anemia.

Early symptoms of anemia include:

General weakness, fatigue

Pale skin

Recurrent headaches

Brittle hair or nails

Vertigo

Fainting

Palpitations or shortness of breath with slight physical exertion

Interpretation of the analysis:

Transferrin Level Increase:

Iron deficiency anemia

Iron deficiency

Third trimester of pregnancy

Taking oral contraceptives

Lowering transferrin levels:

Acute or chronic inflammatory process

Hypoptastic, hemolytic, or megaloblastic anemia

Hemochromatosis

Liver Diseases

Atransferrinemia

Conditions Leading to Hypoproteinemia

Thalassemia

Taking iron-containing medications

Tumor processes

Attention! OLYMP CDL is not a supporter of self-medication. If the laboratory values deviate from the reference values, it is recommended to seek advice from a specialized specialist.