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I have thalassemia minor it skews fbc test i had ferritin and folate iron test and b12 all ok. serum ferritin is 12 ug/l range 12-250ug/l normal?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ferritin: A ferritin of 12 is fine. Ferritin will rise with inflammation.

Dr Rosenfeld and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/15/2022

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