Transferrin

About This Test
Transferrin helps assess your vitamin and mineral status by focusing on what this marker reveals about your body. Doctors use it alongside your symptoms and other labs to detect problems early.

Patient Preparation
Fasting for 10 hours, water only.

Best Time to Test
Morning preferred, but can also be done anytime.

Tests Included
Transferrin

Why is it done
Part of targeted screening based on symptoms or risks.
Helps confirm or rule out suspected conditions.
Guides treatment decisions and follow‑up.
Sometimes used to monitor response to therapy.