Ferritin
Oct 29, 2022•4 min
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What is the Lab Name for Ferritin Lab Values?
Ferritin
What is Ferritin in terms of Nursing Labs?
Ferritin is a protein that stores iron. It is formed in the liver spleen and bone marrow. Ferritin in the blood is usually proportional to stored ferritin. Ferritin is a more sensitive and specific test for identifying iron-deficiency anemia, however, it is usually measured in conjunction with total iron binding capacity and iron.
What is the Normal Range for Ferritin?
20-300 ng/mL
What are the Indications for Ferritin?
- Diagnosing:
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Hemochromatosis
- Monitor:
- Iron levels
What would cause Increased Levels of Ferritin?
- Inflammation
- Alcoholic liver disease
- Multiple blood transfusions
- Hemochromatosis
- Long term Gastrointestinal(GI) bleeding
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
What would cause Decreased Levels of Ferritin?
- Long term Gastrointestinal(GI) bleeding
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
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