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How can i have low iron 44 ug/l range is 80-300 ug/l while having normal hemoglobin 154 range 135-170 g/l and rbc 5.19 range 4.20-5.70

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Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

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Possible: Your body could be using your iron store to produce red blood cells. You will eventually become anemic though.

Dr Lewis agreed

Answered 5/24/2015

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Low iron normal Hgb: Low iron is relatively recent in onset for you, it seems. If your iron remains low over months, then your RBC and hemoglobin levels will certainly decline. RBC have a 120 day life.

Answered 10/19/2016

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A member asked:

How can i have low iron 44 ug/l range is 80-300 ug/l while having normal hemoglobin 154 range 135-170 g/l and rbc 5.19 range 4.20-5.70

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

Dr Lewis agreed

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