Ferritin
Test code: BCM0237
- Sample
- Blood
- Preparation
- No special preparation
- Report
- Within 3 Hours
- Processed
- Mon to Sun, by 06:00 PM
About this test
The Ferritin test measures the amount of ferritin, the protein that stores iron, in your blood. It is the best single test to check your body's iron stores and is used to detect iron deficiency early, even before anemia develops, as well as iron overload.
Preparation & sample
No special preparation required. If you are also taking Iron Studies, follow the instructions for that test. Tell us if you take iron supplements.
What does this test measure?
It measures ferritin in your blood (ng/mL). The amount of ferritin in blood reflects how much iron your body has stored, mainly in the liver.
When should you get this test?
- Tiredness, weakness, hair fall, brittle nails or pale skin
- A CBC showing anemia or small red blood cells
- Heavy periods, pregnancy or a vegetarian diet low in iron
- To check if iron treatment is refilling your stores
- Joint pain, liver problems or a family history of iron overload
Understanding your results
- Low ferritin is the clearest sign of iron deficiency. Your iron stores are running low, even if haemoglobin is still normal.
- High ferritin can mean iron overload, but it also rises with infection, inflammation, liver disease, heavy alcohol use and obesity, because ferritin increases during inflammation.
- Because of this, a normal ferritin during an illness may hide an iron deficiency. Your doctor may repeat it or add a CRP test.
Your report shows the reference range for your age and sex.
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