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My ferritin blood level is 59 ug/l is this normal or could i have an iron deficiency? do i need iron supplements?
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normal: Ferritin 59 can be normal, if you are not anemic it is ok. You should check CBC and can check iron, TIBC and fe-sat% to be sure.
Answered 9/5/2017
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