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Ferritin level of 59 is that good? what is ideal?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Yes: Serum ferritin level reflects total body iron stores. Normal ferritin level for adult female ranges from 10 to 120 ng per milliliter.

Answered 1/28/2017

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