The Ferritin test measures the amount of iron stored by your body. This test can help diagnose excess iron levels as well as iron deficiency. Liver dysfunction and other factors can cause a reduction in the clearance of serum ferritin resulting in an increase in serum ferritin levels. Ferritin is an acute phase reactant that may be elevated in a wide-range of inflammatory conditions and infections.
A significant deviation from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Ferritin, serum.
In patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (ie, > 5 mg/day), no sample should be taken until at least eight hours after the last biotin administration.
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
The Ferritin test measures the amount of iron stored by your body. This test can help diagnose excess iron levels as well as iron deficiency. A significant deviation from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Ferritin, serum.
No fasting required.
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
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