Test Name: Ferritin
Formal Name: Ferritin
Other Names: Serum Ferritin, Ferritin
Normal: 30-300 ng/mL. Low: Iron deficiency. High: Iron overload or inflammation.
Why Test: To diagnose iron deficiency anemia or iron overload (hemochromatosis).
When to Test: Fatigue, hair loss, joint pain, or suspected iron deficiency.
Test Principle: Immunoassay (Chemiluminescence or Turbidimetry).
Q1: Can inflammation make it look high even if I am anemic? A1: Yes, infections can raise ferritin. Doctors look at CRP and Iron levels to confirm.
