Your lab report, in plain language.
Pick a number to see what it measures, a typical target range and what we do together if it is off. Your own targets may differ, and your doctor will say so.
Iron storesFerritin
How much iron your body has in reserve. It drops long before you become anemic, which is why tiredness often comes first.
< 30Typical target> 300
30 to 150 µg/L
If it is lowWe look for the cause, try oral iron if it suits you, or arrange an infusion.
If it is highUsually inflammation or liver related. We repeat and investigate.
How often: With symptoms, or yearly if you have had low iron before.Read about iron therapy
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