Transferrin Saturation
Also known as: TSAT
Transferrin saturation is a calculated value showing the proportion of the iron-transport protein transferrin that is currently carrying iron. At The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, Transferrin Saturation is available within 24 private blood test panels, with clinician-reviewed results. This page is educational and does not replace personalised medical advice.
What Transferrin Saturation measures
Transferrin saturation is a calculated value showing the proportion of the iron-transport protein transferrin that is currently carrying iron. It is a standard component of an iron study.
Why it is tested
This marker is reported alongside serum iron and TIBC to describe iron transport. It appears within iron-focused panels.
Tests that include Transferrin Saturation at The Vesey
Guide prices are read from the current Vesey catalogue and confirmed at booking.
Iron Status
Guide price from £148
Vitamins and Minerals
Guide price from £174
Acute Medical Panel 2
Guide price from £180
Muscle and Rheumatology
Guide price from £189
Long COVID
Guide price from £190
Anaemia Profile
Guide price from £193
18 further Vesey panels include Transferrin Saturation. See all blood test panels →
Related biomarkers
Other markers in the iron studies group:
Frequently asked questions
How is transferrin saturation calculated?
It is derived from serum iron and the blood’s iron-binding capacity rather than measured directly. This is why those values are reported together.
This page is for general education and information only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a recommendation for any specific test or treatment, and it does not include reference ranges, which are laboratory-dependent and interpreted by a clinician. Guide prices are indicative and confirmed at the time of booking. Always discuss your health and any test results with a qualified clinician. In an emergency call 999; for urgent non-emergency advice call NHS 111.
Private blood testing in Sutton Coldfield
Clinician-reviewed results. No GP referral needed.