Ferritin: Hi ffinkelstein,In a female that is high. High ferritin levels can be associated with a number of things. The most common in young and healthy adults is inflammation and infection. There are other dz processes than can affect ferritin such as autoimmune dz, anemia, hemochromatosis, liver disease, and many others. Your doctor checked this for a reason. I would follow up him them regarding your test
Answered 4/20/2018
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A bit high : Especially if you are female. No danger yet. It can be up from just Being sick, or you may have mild iron overload. Your physician knows how to work you up.
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