what is Ferritin?
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Ferritin is a protein that stores iron in the body. The serum ferritin level -- the amount of ferritin in your blood -- is directly proportional to the amount of iron stored in your body.
Normal Values Return to top
male: 12-300 ng/ml
female: 12-150 ng/ml
Note: ng/ml = nanograms per milliliter
The lower the ferritin level, even within the "normal" range, the more likely a patient is iron deficient.
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