What causes high Transferrin saturation and low RDW SD?

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

If your Transferrin saturation is in between 13 % and 45 % and your RDW SD is in between 39 fL and 46 fL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Transferrin saturation and RDW SD 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	13.2301
5-10 years	13.46427
10-15 years	13.70259
15-20 years	13.94513
20-25 years	14.19196
25-30 years	14.44316
30-35 years	14.6988
35-40 years	14.95897
40-45 years	15.22374
45-50 years	15.4932
50-55 years	15.76743
55-60 years	16.04651
60-70 years	16.33053
70-80 years	16.61958
80-90 years	16.91375
90-100 years	17.21312
>100 years	17.51779

*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 RDW SD : 39 - 46 fL

Ideal values of RDW SD depending on age :

Age	Ideal RDW SD value
<5 years	39.69
5-10 years	40.393
10-15 years	41.108
15-20 years	41.836
20-25 years	42.576
25-30 years	43.33
30-35 years	44.097
35-40 years	44.878
40-45 years	45.672
45-50 years	45.657
50-55 years	45.643
55-60 years	45.629
60-70 years	45.615
70-80 years	45.6
80-90 years	45.586
90-100 years	45.572
>100 years	45.558

High Transferrin saturation and low RDW SD can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Transferrin saturation and RDW SD blood tests and the results are higher than 45 % for Transferrin saturation and lower than 39 fL for RDW SD, 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 RDW SD Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants Transferrin saturation and RDW SD tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the Transferrin saturation and RDW SD 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 RDW SD 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