Question 1

my lab test for ferritin serum was 376, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Your level is above the normal but not too high. You should consult your doctor especially if there is a family history of iron disorder, such as hemochromatosis. Should you have the genetic mutation for the disease, the treatment is easy, by phlebotomy. Consult this site for info.
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003490.htm

Question 2

my lab test for ferritin serum was 376, is this bad?

Accepted Answer

Not 'bad', a warning: What would be 'bad' would be if you actually have hemochromatosis, which will kill you horribly if it's not treated, and it's missed because your physician didn't think to order it. Now all you need is to get this worked up and find the cause and whether treatment is required; if so, it's easy.

Question 3

what does high ferritin serum 472 ng/ml  f and alt(sgpt) 80 h 0-40 iu/l cholesterol 200 triglycerides92 hdl chole 40 vldl choleste 18 ldl chole142?

Accepted Answer

This is serious: You have hemochromatosis until proved otherwise, and this is probably why your alt is disturbingly high. Just how much of a workup you want is between you and your physician; a gene study, imaging, and/or a biopsy may be in your future. This is by far the easiest of the common very-serious diseases to manage. Best wishes.

Question 4

my ferritin serum level is 590 ng/ml and iron binding capacity 243 ug/dl other blood work tests seem to have come back normal what would be the next steps to follow up on these results?

Accepted Answer

:  Lab test such as these need to be interpreted in the clinical setting in which they were drawn, and you need the rest of the normal values in addition in order to interpret them properly. You should see the Doctor Who ordered the tests. They are usually in the best position to interpret them. Good luck.

Question 5

i take a prenatal vitamin & a one a day vitamin daily. my ferritin serum was  out of range (high)  by 15. my doctor said not to worry. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

No: You may try changing to a vitamin preparation without iron. Vitamins for men usually have less iron.

Question 6

gp said ferritin serum
12 ug/l. range 12-250ug/l is normal
but i  lose hair each day. other anemia symptons b12 result good
how can i increase 12ug/l?

Accepted Answer

Iron supplements: You discuss the issue with your doctor and start prescription iron supplements. You do not mention whether your hemoglobin is normal or what your serum iron level is. However, the ferritin is low enough to suggest that iron is needed.

Question 7

ferritin serum 309 , transferrin 234, reticulocyte 1.1 , iron 96, iron bind.cap.(tibc) 283 uibc 187 , iron saturation 34,  liver enzymes are normal any reason to worry?

Accepted Answer

: No. As I mentioned earlier, your results are not a cause for concern. You doctor may wish to look for signs of inflammation as an elevated serum ferritin is an indication of inflammation.
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.

Question 8

female ,ferritin serum 309 , transferrin 234, reticulocyte 1.1 , iron 96, iron bind.cap.(tibc) 283 uibc 187 , iron saturation 34, liver enzymes are normal any reason to worry? thanks?

Accepted Answer

: This type of testing is done in patients who have low Hemoglobin(anemia). So tell us why you had all these tests done??. If it was for anemia, please send us  your report of a recent CBC which should contain Hemoglobin level and MCV values.
Then we can guide you further.

Question 9

most recent labs: 
wbc-12.6
rbc-4.90
hemoglobin 10.3
rdw-16.1
mchc30.9
mch-23.7
mcv-73
ferritin, serum-14
iron saturation-5
iron, serum-19

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency: These results are diagnostic of iron deficiency anemia, which is usually due to excessive blood loss.  In menstruating women, it's typically a result of heavy menstrual bleeding.

Question 10

at what point should an iron supplement be considered? my ferritin, serum lab whowed a 2 ng/ml with a normal range of 30-400. is it time to consider an iron supplement? do experience fatigue, hair loss, muscle cramps etc.

Accepted Answer

Any time: Iron supplementation can be started any time, specifically if your bloodwork is consistent with anemia. Best would be under the direction of your doc or a hematologist as they may also start work up for a possible cause.

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A member asked:

My lab test for ferritin serum was 376, should i be concerned?

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My lab test for ferritin serum was 376, is this bad?

A member asked:

What does high ferritin serum 472 ng/ml f and alt(sgpt) 80 h 0-40 iu/l cholesterol 200 triglycerides92 hdl chole 40 vldl choleste 18 ldl chole142?

A member asked:

My ferritin serum level is 590 ng/ml and iron binding capacity 243 ug/dl other blood work tests seem to have come back normal what would be the next steps to follow up on these results?

A member asked:

I take a prenatal vitamin & a one a day vitamin daily. my ferritin serum was out of range (high) by 15. my doctor said not to worry. should i worry?

A member asked:

Gp said ferritin serum 12 ug/l. range 12-250ug/l is normal but i lose hair each day. other anemia symptons b12 result good how can i increase 12ug/l?

A member asked:

Ferritin serum 309 , transferrin 234, reticulocyte 1.1 , iron 96, iron bind.cap.(tibc) 283 uibc 187 , iron saturation 34, liver enzymes are normal any reason to worry?

A member asked:

Female ,ferritin serum 309 , transferrin 234, reticulocyte 1.1 , iron 96, iron bind.cap.(tibc) 283 uibc 187 , iron saturation 34, liver enzymes are normal any reason to worry? thanks?

A member asked:

Most recent labs: wbc-12.6 rbc-4.90 hemoglobin 10.3 rdw-16.1 mchc30.9 mch-23.7 mcv-73 ferritin, serum-14 iron saturation-5 iron, serum-19

A member asked:

At what point should an iron supplement be considered? my ferritin, serum lab whowed a 2 ng/ml with a normal range of 30-400. is it time to consider an iron supplement? do experience fatigue, hair loss, muscle cramps etc.

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