High iron and low ferritin levels can indicate an imbalance in the body’s iron storage and utilization. High iron may suggest conditions like hemochromatosis or excessive dietary intake, …

2024年11月7日 · Ferritin is an important storage vessel for iron in the body. Healthcare providers frequently use ferritin to assess iron levels in the body. Low iron levels can contribute to …

2019年6月17日 · Elevated ferritin may result from hemochromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes the body to store too much iron, a risk for organs. Another important marker in …

2023年11月14日 · High ferritin levels. High ferritin levels can mean you have hemochromatosis. You might also have high iron levels caused by multiple blood transfusions or taking too many …

2023年12月19日 · Ferritin is a blood protein that contains iron. This test can be used to find out how much iron the body stores. If a ferritin test shows that the blood ferritin level is low, it …

2024年4月10日 · It is uncommon to have low ferritin if your iron level is high or normal. Elevated ferritin can be a consequence of: Iron overload; Infection; Inflammation; Illness; You can have …

Serving as an indirect marker for total body iron stores, low ferritin is highly specific for iron deficiency. Hyperferritinemia is, however, a non-specific finding, which is frequently overlooked …