Is Transferrin saturation 23 normal, high or low? What does Transferrin saturation level 23 mean?

📅 Medical Review Date: November 18, 2025

Your Transferrin saturation level of 23 is a Normal Transferrin saturation level.

Normal Transferrin saturation levels may indicate underlying health problems. The normal range is typically between 13 % and 45 %. If your levels are outside this range, it's important to speak with a healthcare provider. Consulting a doctor is recommended to determine the cause and appropriate next steps.

The normal Transferrin saturation range for men is :13 - 45 %

Ideal values of Transferrin saturation depending on age (male) :

Age	Ideal Transferrin saturation value
<5 years	13.299
5-10 years	13.605
10-15 years	13.918
15-20 years	14.238
20-25 years	14.565
25-30 years	14.9
30-35 years	15.243
35-40 years	15.594
40-45 years	15.953
45-50 years	16.32
50-55 years	16.695
55-60 years	17.079
60-70 years	17.472
70-80 years	17.874
80-90 years	18.285
90-100 years	18.706
>100 years	19.136

*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 doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells
• Chronic Illness
• Iron poisoning
• Gastrointestinal blood loss

Normal range of Transferrin saturation found among women :13-45 %

Ideal values of Transferrin saturation depending on age (female) :

Age	Ideal Transferrin saturation value
<5 years	13.308
5-10 years	13.623
10-15 years	13.946
15-20 years	14.276
20-25 years	14.614
25-30 years	14.96
30-35 years	15.314
35-40 years	15.677
40-45 years	16.048
45-50 years	16.428
50-55 years	16.817
55-60 years	17.215
60-70 years	17.623
70-80 years	18.04
80-90 years	18.467
90-100 years	18.904
>100 years	19.352

If you take a Transferrin saturation blood test and the results are not in the normal range (13-45 %), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the Transferrin saturation Test Is Done :

When your doctor orders a Transferrin saturation test, it involves a straightforward blood draw to measure your Transferrin saturation levels. A pathologist or lab technician will take a small sample of blood from a vein using a needle. Your Transferrin saturation test results are usually available within a few hours.

Medical References

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

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