What causes high Transferrin saturation and low MPV?

High Transferrin saturation and low MPV can be caused by many reasons.

If your Transferrin saturation is in between 13 % and 45 % and your MPV is in between 6.8 fL and 10.9 fL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Transferrin saturation and MPV respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

Normal range of Transferrin saturation : 13 - 45 %

Ideal values of Transferrin saturation depending on age :

Age	Ideal Transferrin saturation value
<5 years	13.22217
5-10 years	13.44814
10-15 years	13.67797
15-20 years	13.91173
20-25 years	14.14948
25-30 years	14.39129
30-35 years	14.63724
35-40 years	14.88739
40-45 years	15.14182
45-50 years	15.40059
50-55 years	15.66379
55-60 years	15.93148
60-70 years	16.20375
70-80 years	16.48067
80-90 years	16.76232
90-100 years	17.04879
>100 years	17.34015

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease Transferrin saturation levels include:

• Anemia
• Your body doesnt have enough healthy red blood cells
• Chronic Illness
• Iron poisoning
• Gastrointestinal blood loss

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Normal range of MPV : 6.8 - 10.9 fL

Ideal values of MPV depending on age :

Age	Ideal MPV value
<5 years	6.916
5-10 years	7.034
10-15 years	7.154
15-20 years	7.276
20-25 years	7.4
25-30 years	7.526
30-35 years	7.655
35-40 years	7.786
40-45 years	7.919
45-50 years	8.054
50-55 years	8.192
55-60 years	8.332
60-70 years	8.474
70-80 years	8.619
80-90 years	8.766
90-100 years	8.916
>100 years	9.068

High Transferrin saturation and low MPV can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Transferrin saturation and MPV blood tests and the results are higher than 45 % for Transferrin saturation and lower than 6.8 fL for MPV, your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get these tests if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the Transferrin saturation and MPV Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants Transferrin saturation and MPV tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the Transferrin saturation and MPV blood tests, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your Transferrin saturation and MPV Test reports by your pathologist.

Medical References

• Cleveland Clinic – TIBC (Total Iron-Binding Capacity) Test
• MedlinePlus – Total iron binding capacity
• Mayo Clinic – Hemochromatosis - Diagnosis and treatment