Ferritin is a form of iron absorption and storage. It is a good measure of the body’s iron stores, and low ferritin content is a sign of iron deficiency.
Trace elements and minerals
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Phosphate is an important trace element needed for the well-being of bones and teeth, the construction of genetic material, and the functioning of enzymes.
Copper is a trace element essential for the body in small amounts, obtained from the diet. Copper is tested on a doctor's recommendation when there is suspicion of abnormal accumulation in the body (e.g., in occupational exposures or in connection with accumulation diseases such as Wilson's disease).
Magnesium is an essential mineral for the body. It is needed for the functioning of the nervous system and several enzymes.
Assessment of exposure to manganese and its inorganic compounds.
Adequate iron intake affects, among other things, endurance, mood, general well-being, and heart function. In addition to ferritin, two other useful tests have been selected for examining iron deficiency: the inflammation marker CRP and a complete blood count. With Puhti's tests, you can assess the state of your body. When your body is in balance and your lifestyle is in order, you can cope better in everyday life, gain more energy for exercise, and prevent diseases!
Iron is needed for the formation of red blood cells’ hemoglobin. In addition, it acts as a catalyst in many enzyme reactions. An iron test (fP-Fe) is primarily carried out as an additional test when determining the transferrin saturation.
The test measures the body's selenium concentration to detect possible deficiency or selenium exposure.
Zinc is an essential mineral for the body, involved in numerous bodily functions.
Transferrin is one of the values that describe the body's iron status. Iron is transported to tissues where it is needed with the help of this protein.
Transferrin transports iron in the body to tissues that need it. This test examines the proportion of transferrin that has an iron atom attached.
The transferrin receptor is a recipient molecule for the iron transport protein. It receives the iron transported to the red blood cell, facilitating the transfer of iron into the red blood cell. The concentration of the transferrin receptor in the blood increases in cases of iron deficiency. The S-TfR test is used to detect iron deficiency.