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What does it mean if your ferritin level is only 4 ml?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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It means : Your iron stores are low

Dr Romans agreed

Answered 7/21/2014

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A member asked:

What does it mean if your ferritin level is only 4 ml?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Dr Romans agreed

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