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Neurologist did labs in dx'ing sleep apnea blood iron was 28.0 he never said anything about but vit. d was low and did prescribe is it a worry if this value is low? worried as low iron causes look scary or is it alone not useful like some other labs?
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The low iron might be more or less significant depending on your iron binding capacity but ultimately, as long as you are not anemic which is defined by a low hemoglobin (Hb) or Hematocrit (Hct) its not a concern. If anemia is present , iron supplementation usually helps but the reason for the anemia needs to be determined. Eat your spinach.
Answered 12/25/2022
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