Question 1

what is ferritin level?

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Iron stores: Serum ferritin levels reflect body stores of iron.  Normal levels
men 30-400, women 15-200.

Question 2

is a ferritin level of 14 low ?

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Yes that is: A low level.  Generally a low ferritin is due to poor iron stores, and the most likely cause is blood loss -- usually chronic in nature.

Question 3

is a ferritin level of 700 to high?

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See below: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, it is higher than normal and may reflect excessive iron storage of chronic inflammation.
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Question 4

what does level 1 on ferritin mean?

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Iron deficiency: Ferritin level of 1.0 is abnormally low and indicates iron deficiency. Please consult your doctor to determine the cause and proper treatment. See this site for more info.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003490.htm.

Question 5

how bad is a ferritin level of 2000?

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Inflammation: It is a nonspecific lab value reflecting an inflammatory process.  You appear to have some inflammatory process.

Question 6

what does a ferritin level of 2 mean?

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That is: Quite low. This would be seen with iron deficiency.

Question 7

causes for low ferritin levels in males?

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Need to see your : Doctor. Low ferritin levels mean reduced iron stores, usually due to blood loss. In a male this requires investigation for source of blood loss.

Question 8

is it bad if my ferritin level is only 7?

Accepted Answer

That's low: Ferritin is the best blood test to determine body iron stores.This low test seems to say you r low on iron but other blood tests are needed to determine the urgency of this finding.C ur doc ...Soon.

Question 9

ferritin level of 59 is that good? what is ideal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Serum ferritin level reflects total body iron stores.  Normal ferritin level for adult female ranges from 10 to 120  ng per milliliter.

Question 10

ferritin levels drop from 260 to 86 in one month?

Accepted Answer

Still normal: Did you have any bleeding between the two tests? The level is still normal. See this site for more info.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003490.htm.

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