SF was measured by chemiluminescence immunoassays (Beckman Access Dxl). The normal reference range values are 30–350 ng/mL in males and 15–150 ng/mL in females. Generally, a cut-off value of SF concentration higher than 800 ng/mL indicates significant IOL.20 (link)
Reported global myocardial and liver IOL data, assessed by MRI and registered not more than 8 months before OGTT, were collected. The values were expressed in mg/g dry weight (d.w.) for LIC, classified into normal (LIC < 3), mild (LIC > 3 and < 7), moderate (LIC > 7 and < 14) and severe overload (LIC > 14).21 (link) A global heart T2* value < 20 ms was considered as a conservative cut-off for significant myocardial iron overload.22 (link)