what does ferritin mean when checked for a blood test, and why?

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what does ferritin mean when checked for a blood test, and why?

2007-01-17 22:43:37 · 5 answers · asked by panther 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health

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Its a type of iron, the test is to see if you are anaemic;

2007-01-19 10:07:35 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋

It is to do with iron levels in your blood. Low iron levels could cause a few different things. You may have to take iron tablets and be encouraged to eat more leafy green vegetables.

2007-01-17 22:47:57 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Iron levels for anemia

2007-01-17 22:46:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

This is a test for iron deficient anaemia.

2007-01-18 00:03:26 · answer #4 · answered by The Alchemist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

iron

2007-01-17 22:58:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋