Is Transferrin saturation 5 low, normal or dangerous? What does Transferrin saturation level 5 mean?

📅 Medical Review Date: October 28, 2025

Your Transferrin saturation level of 5 is a Low Transferrin saturation level.

Low 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	13.65
5-10 years	14.333
10-15 years	15.05
15-20 years	15.803
20-25 years	16.593
25-30 years	17.423
30-35 years	18.294
35-40 years	19.209
40-45 years	20.169
45-50 years	21.177
50-55 years	22.236
55-60 years	23.348
60-70 years	24.515
70-80 years	25.741
80-90 years	27.028
90-100 years	28.379
>100 years	29.798

*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	13.67
5-10 years	14.374
10-15 years	15.114
15-20 years	15.892
20-25 years	16.71
25-30 years	17.571
30-35 years	18.476
35-40 years	19.428
40-45 years	20.429
45-50 years	21.481
50-55 years	22.587
55-60 years	23.75
60-70 years	24.973
70-80 years	26.259
80-90 years	27.611
90-100 years	29.033
>100 years	30.528

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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