| TSAT | Transferrin saturation |
| SF | Serum ferritin concentration |
| S-Fe | Serum iron concentration |
| TIBC | Total iron binding capacity |
| sTfR | Soluble transferrin receptor |
| CRP | C-reactive protein |
| AGP | Alpha 1-acid glycoprotein |
| Hb | Hemoglobin concentration |
| PA | Phytic acid |