Do you know your iron status? A group of blood tests called “iron studies” is what to ask for to have this measured. This is made up of four parameters: serum iron, transferrin, transferrin saturation and ferritin. They are all important to give you a clear picture of what’s happening with your iron status. Transferrin is particularly helpful as it lets us know when your body is actively seeking more iron. Think of transferrin like a taxi available to drive iron around. Your body makes more taxi