Lifestyle
- Regular monitoring of iron levels
- Avoid excessive alcohol consumption
- Regular exercise
Serum Iron · Serumeisen · Fe
Serum iron quantifies the amount of iron present in the blood, bound to transferrin.
Reference ranges may vary slightly based on laboratory standards and patient demographics.
Serum iron, denoted as Fe, is a critical biomarker that measures the concentration of iron circulating in the blood. It plays a vital role in various physiological processes, including oxygen transport, DNA synthesis, and electron transport. Researchers have identified serum iron as a key indicator of iron status, often used alongside other markers such as ferritin and transferrin saturation to diagnose iron deficiency and related disorders. Clinically, serum iron is significant in diagnosing conditions like iron deficiency anemia (IDA), where low levels indicate insufficient iron for hemoglobin production. Elevated serum iron may suggest conditions such as hemochromatosis or iron overload disorders. In the context of athletic performance and biohacking, maintaining optimal iron levels is crucial for oxygen delivery and energy metabolism, impacting endurance and recovery. However, researchers observed that serum iron levels can be influenced by various factors, including diurnal variation, recent dietary intake, and inflammatory states, which may confound results. It is recommended to interpret serum iron alongside other iron status markers for a comprehensive assessment.
Klinische Bedeutung
Reduced serum iron levels are indicative of iron deficiency anemia and may reflect chronic blood loss or inadequate dietary intake. Elevated levels can indicate iron overload conditions such as hemochromatosis.
Progressively rising serum iron may suggest iron overload or reduced utilization; re-test in 4 weeks if outside optimal range.
Progressively falling serum iron suggests worsening iron deficiency or increased loss.
Re-test Interval
4 weeks if outside optimal range
Note:
Consult a healthcare provider before starting iron supplementation, especially in the presence of chronic conditions.
Iron levels can vary throughout the day; morning samples are preferred.
Testing Frequency
Annually for healthy adults, more frequently if diagnosed with iron-related disorders.
May affect
Current research suggests that reference ranges for biomarkers like hepcidin and soluble transferrin receptor are not universally established, leading to debates on their optimal targets and confounders such as inflammation. Emerging research directions include the validation of novel biomarkers and the development of comprehensive assessment methods for iron status. However, clinical questions remain unanswered regarding the best strategies for differentiating between iron deficiency anemia and other types of anemia, particularly in complex clinical scenarios.
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2025
Latest
This study focused on the evaluation of anemia in children, identifying microcytic anemia as a common type that may respond to oral iron therapy. Researchers noted that severe cases or those unresponsive to treatment require further investigation for gastrointestinal blood loss. The study emphasizes the importance of screening high-risk children for anemia.
This article reviewed the conditions leading to iron accumulation in the liver. Researchers discussed the diagnostic tools available to pathologists for assessing iron overload, including histologic examination and laboratory iron tests. The review emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying causes of iron accumulation for accurate diagnosis.
This study contrasted serotonin syndrome and neuroleptic malignant syndrome, focusing on their clinical presentations and laboratory findings. Researchers observed that neuroleptic malignant syndrome is associated with low serum iron levels, which helps distinguish it from serotonin syndrome. The study underscores the importance of immediate discontinuation of causative agents for both conditions.
This meta-analysis assessed copper and iron levels in Parkinson's disease. Researchers confirmed that iron levels were elevated in the substantia nigra of Parkinson's patients, while copper levels were decreased. Additionally, serum iron was found to be lower in Parkinson's disease compared to controls, highlighting the complex role of these metals in the disease.
Rusch Jody A, et al. · Best practice & research. Clinical anaesthesiology · 2023
This review examined various established and novel biomarkers for diagnosing iron deficiency, including serum iron, ferritin, transferrin, and hepcidin. Researchers found that understanding these markers can improve the diagnosis of different anemic conditions and enhance patient care. The review highlights the need for precise diagnostic methods in clinical settings.
Key findings
This review examined anemia of chronic disease (ACD), noting its common occurrence among hospitalized patients. Researchers found that ACD is characterized by low serum iron with normal or increased ferritin levels, distinguishing it from iron deficiency anemia, and often resolves with treatment of underlying conditions.
Van Vranken Michele · American family physician · 2010
This study evaluated microcytosis, commonly found in asymptomatic patients, and identified iron deficiency anemia as a leading cause. Researchers recommended serum ferritin measurement as the first test for diagnosis, highlighting the importance of identifying underlying causes of iron deficiency for effective treatment.
Key findings
This abstract discusses the historical context of preprint sharing in biomedical research, focusing on the evolution of platforms like arXiv.org. It highlights the importance of sharing research findings pre-publication to enhance collaboration and dissemination of knowledge among scientists.
This study modeled the inflammatory response to norovirus infection and its impact on micronutrient biomarkers. Researchers observed that inflammation affected serum concentrations of ferritin and hepcidin, while serum iron and transferrin saturation decreased during the inflammatory response. The findings highlight the need to consider inflammation when assessing nutritional status.
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Total Trials
11,670
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2026
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2026
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2026
Reference intervals for liver cT1
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2026
Complete remission of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at 12 Months Post-Surgery
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2026
Fractional iron absorption (%)
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90
2026
Change in GPX4 Gene Expression
Şule Güzle
72
2025
Nausea-Vomiting-Retching Symptoms
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
6
2025
Fractional iron absorption
Aga Khan University
15
2025
Change in lipidomic markers among infants receiving Goat Milk-Derived Formula Alternative (GMDFA) compared to undiluted goat milk and breastfeeding groups.
Puerta de Hierro University Hospital
30
2025
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Diego Moretti
120
2025
57Fe tracer concentration in the circulation
High Institute of Sports and Physical Education of Kef
35
2025
Concentration of Blood Glucose (mg/dL)
University of Aberdeen
30
2025
Haemoglobin status change from baseline
Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
40
2025
The difference in the bioimpedance vectors between two groups of patients (active workers versus sedentary workers), according to BIVA
Swiss Distance University of Applied Sciences
25
2025
Fractional iron absorption
Kaplan Medical Center
150
2025
Change in ferritin levels from baseline to 12 months
Region Skane
120
2024
Safety of the guidelines
Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
158
2024
Perioperative RBC transfusion requirement
Shokry Mahmoud Youssef Mohamed
60
2023
serum iron level
University of Milan
200
2023
Dietary intake assessment
University of Oxford
200
2023
Cardiac right ventricular mass
University of California, San Diego
19
2023
Adherence to the Dietary Intervention
University of Malaga
65
2023
Physiological biomarkers_Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)-(Peak VO2)
China-Japan Friendship Hospital
300
2023
Change in the hemoglobin from baseline
Medipol University
65
2023
Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Health
University of California, San Francisco
1,389
2022
Change in serum ferritin
University of Milano Bicocca
500
2022
CBC with leukocyte formula and calculation of the NLR and PLR ratio
Dublin City University
36
2022
Feasibility of Adherence to the Intervention
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
10
2022
Adverse events
Swiss Distance University of Applied Sciences
80
2022
Iron absorption
Instituto de Investigación Hospital Universitario La Paz
21
2022
Electrogustometry
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
49
2022
Percentage of Participants Achieving Transfusion Reduction Response (TRR)
Ardahan University
48
2022
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (IBDQ)
Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
48
2022
Change in anxiety and depressive symptoms
University College Dublin
355
2022
Diet-related greenhouse gas emissions reported as kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalents per day
Jiangsu Aosaikang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
122
2021
Change in Haemoglobin (Hb) Concentration From Baseline to Week 12
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
86
2021
Iron status: Serum Ferritin (ug/L) (SF)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
25
2020
Number of Participants Reporting Local Reactogenicity Signs and Symptoms Within 7 Days of Each H10ssF-6473 Product Administration
Monisha Hitesh Shah
6
2020
Effects of Serum Bovine Immunoglobulin (SBI) on nutrition of pediatric patients with inflammatory Bowel Disease
International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
296
2020
Changes in the percentage of dietary diversity (based on different food groups) from baseline.
ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo
84
2020
a significant decrease of Plasma Phe levels in Group A
University Ghent
1,788
2019
Small-for-Gestational-age (SGA)
University of Oxford
450
2019
Diagnostic accuracy of imaging biomarkers for severity of liver fibrosis on histology as reference standard
Silence Therapeutics plc
0
2019
# of participants with all AEs as assessed by CTCAE V4.0 included injection site reaction, will be measured from baseline to post dose follow up
Quadram Institute Bioscience
14
2019
Relative abundance of Enterobacteriaceae
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
52
2019
Number of Participants Reporting Local Reactogenicity Signs and Symptoms Within 7 Days of Each H1ssF_3928 Product Administration
Beijing Tiantan Hospital
1,006
2019
prevalence of vascular cognitive impairment in patients given Ferrous succinate versus placebo
Cornell University
200
2019
Biomarkers of vitamin A, iron, and zinc status
University of Copenhagen
48
2018
Hemoglobin centration
Rania Ali El-Farrash
65
2018
malondialdehyde
Neuroscience Trials Australia
81
2018
Efficacy of Deferiprone
Azienda di Servizi alla Persona di Pavia
25
2018
Change on concentration of biochemical parameters for hunger sensation and hormonal status
Dr.Saqib Hussain Ansari
100
2017
No. of participants who become responders or partial responders
Johns Hopkins University
36
2017
The Effect of Rhlactoferrin on Serum Levels of Interleukin-6 (IL-6)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
148
2017
Number of Participants Preferring Deferasirox FCT or DT at Week 48 Based on Preference Questionnaire (Item 2)
RWTH Aachen University
23
2017
changes in blood intact FGF23 after infusion of 1000 mg ferric carboxymaltose
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
2
2017
Proportion of Patients That Achieve Erythroid Hematologic Improvement.
Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
600
2016
Changes in means of differences in height
University of Wisconsin, Madison
207
2015
Calibration curve of liver R2* vs LIC measured by Ferriscan at each of the sites
Genetix Biotherapeutics Inc.
54
2015
Percentage of Group C Participants Who Achieved Complete Resolution of Vaso-occlusive Events (VOE-CR)
Rijnstate Hospital
120
2014
normal value serum ferritin
Rennes University Hospital
31
2013
distribution of values of Hepcidin / ferritin plasma ratio
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
12
2013
Change in the Taste Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and taste and smell questionnaire responses
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
82
2012
Percentage of Participants Achieving an American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 20 Response at Week 12
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
116
2012
To determine if the use of intravenous ferric carboxymaltose can reduce the need for allogeneic blood transfusion compare to oral ferrous sulphate in patients with colorectal adenocarcinoma related anaemia
University of Utah
12
2012
Improvement in glucose area under the curve.
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
29
2012
lymphocyte subgroups
Francisco Maduell
56
2011
intra-individual difference in TAFO between study start and study end
Shield Therapeutics
128
2011
Change in Haemoglobin (Hb) Concentration From Baseline to Week 12 (Full Analysis Set, FAS)
University of Colorado, Denver
63
2011
Changes in GI microbiome
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
119
2008
Segment-level Sensitivity and Specificity of VE-MRI at 3 Ferumoxytol Dosing Levels and Differences in Sensitivity and Specificity by Dose Group
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233
2008
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Novartis Pharmaceuticals
11
2007
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21
2007
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2006
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2004
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