Ferritin
Ferritin is the main iron storage protein. Serum ferritin reflects body iron stores. Low levels indicate iron deficiency; high levels may indicate overload, inflammation, or liver disease.
Test Information
Reports In
Same day (6 hours)
Parameters
1
Requisites
Blood Sample
Sample Type
Blood
Measures
Serum ferritin level
Identifies
Iron stores, iron deficiency, iron overload
What is the Ferritin Test?
Ferritin is the body's iron storage protein. Your serum ferritin level is the single best indicator of how much iron your body has in reserve. Low ferritin is the earliest sign of iron deficiency — it drops before hemoglobin does. Conversely, very high ferritin can indicate iron overload, inflammation, or liver disease.
Why Should You Take This Test?
Most sensitive test for iron deficiency. Low ferritin confirms depleted stores before anemia develops.
Who Should Get Tested?
Women of Reproductive Age
Monthly menstrual blood loss depletes iron stores.
Vegetarians
Lower dietary iron intake means lower ferritin levels.
Chronic Fatigue
Ferritin below 30 causes fatigue even with normal hemoglobin.
Athletes
Intense exercise increases iron requirements.
Warning Signs — When Should You Get This Test?
Common Conditions Detected
Frequently Booked Together
Tests commonly ordered alongside Ferritin for a complete picture
Iron Profile
Complete iron assessment alongside ferritin
CBC
Check hemoglobin and RBC indices
CRP
Rule out inflammation causing falsely elevated ferritin
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