Ferritin

General

Synonym/Acronym:
N/A

Rationale
To assist in diagnosing and monitoring various forms of anemia related to ferritin levels such as iron-deficiency anemia, anemia of malnourishment related to substance use disorder (alcohol), hemolytic anemia, chronic anemia of inflammation, and anemia related to long-term kidney dialysis.

Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.

Normal Findings
Method: Chemiluminescent Immunoassay.

Age Conventional Units SI Units (Conventional Units × 1)
Newborn 25–200 ng/mL 25–200 mcg/L
1 mo 200–400 ng/mL 200–400 mcg/L
2–5 mo 50–200 ng/mL 50–200 mcg/L
6 mo–15 yr 12–142 ng/mL 12–142 mcg/L
Adult males 24–336 ng/mL 24–336 mcg/L
Adult females 11–307 ng/mL 11–307 mcg/L

Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
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