Typical Normal Serum Values for Iron, Iron-Binding Capacity, Ferritin, and Transferrin Saturation

Iron

• Men

75–150 mcg/dL (13–27 micromol/L)

• Women

60–140 mcg/dL (11–25 micromol/L)

Total iron-binding capacity

250–450 mcg/dL (45–81 micromol/L)

Ferritin

30–300 ng/mL (67.4 to 674.1 pmol/L)

Transferrin saturation

20–50%