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A member asked:
My son 8yrs old, iron is ok and ferritin is low 14 than normal range. hg is low but within normal range. what does it mean?iron suplement is needed?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
See below: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, knowing the actual values would have helped. In any case it would be safe to give him oral iron and multivitamins. These are available over the counter, however, you should consult his doctor.
Answered 8/16/2017
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