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Is iron serum of 179 dangerous?
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NO: Not by itself. Have your Ferritin levels checked What is your Hemoglobin?
Answered 11/27/2017
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No: Every lab has its own range which tells what is normal . If iron is higher than normal , it could be due to inflammation somewhere in body . If chronically raised iron then further blood test are needed to rule out certain iron retaining conditions.
Answered 12/18/2016
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