A member asked:

What could it mean if my ferritin is low but hemoglobin normal? i have taken an iron supplement for the last year, but my ferritin does not increase.

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

The ferritin: Is the last thing to improve with iron deficiency. The normalization of the HGB is great, but if the ferritin is still low there is probably ongoing blood loss.

Answered 4/20/2016

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