Ferritin
Ferritin is the primary iron-storage protein in the body, reflecting total iron reserves in the liver and bone marrow.
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Physiological Reference Ranges
The ranges below represent standard adult physiological values. Your laboratory's printed reference range always takes precedence.
15 – 300 ng/mL
15 – 200 ng/mL
30 – 300 ng/mL
What does a low result mean?
A low value indicates depletion of iron stores, very common in menstruating individuals and easily restored with supplements.
What does a high result mean?
A mild elevation is often an acute-phase reaction to transient inflammation rather than true iron overload.
Questions ready for your doctor
Bring these questions to your next consultation to discuss with your healthcare practitioner:
- Are my iron reserves adequate to support healthy daily energy?
- Would a gentle iron supplement be appropriate?
- Does my CRP level help clarify if inflammation is influencing this number?
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