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Ferritin

Also known as: Serum ferritin

Parameters1 tested
SampleBlood
FastingNot required
Report inSame day

How to prepare

No fasting needed

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Good to know

No special preparation needed.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn same day

About this test

Ferritin is the protein that stores iron in your body. Ferritin level is the best single test of your iron stores.

Why is this test done?

  • Check iron stores
  • Find the cause of anaemia or hair fall
  • Monitor iron treatment

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Tiredness
  • Hair fall
  • Pale skin
  • Restless legs

Normal range

Men 24 – 336 ng/mL
Women 11 – 307 ng/mL

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

High ferritin can mean iron overload, but also inflammation, infection or liver disease.

Common reasons
  • Inflammation or infection
  • Liver disease
  • Iron overload

If your result is low

Low ferritin means your iron stores are empty, even before anaemia appears.

Common reasons
  • Iron deficiency
  • Heavy periods
  • Pregnancy
  • Blood loss

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Blood sample taken

    A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

Save more with a health package

This test is also included in these checkups along with many other tests.

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Frequently asked questions

No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.

Your report is usually ready in same day after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a blood sample. No special preparation needed.

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