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Avail Ferritin test in Chennai through the MFine app. You can book Ferritin test from reputed lab partners of MFine and get samples collected from your doorstep. Post your Ferritin blood test sample collection, the test reports will be available for download in the next 48 hours. Ferritin test is usually recommended to monitor the overall health and identify conditions like anemia, Celiac disease, Still’s disease etc.... View more

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What is the process to book a Ferritin Blood Test in Chennai?

Install and login to the Mfine mobile app.

Select Chennai as your preferred location.

Select a lab partner, add your address and book a time slot.

A certified Lab Technician (LT) will visit your home at the designated time slot to collect the blood sample.

Your report will be updated on the mobile app within the next 48 hours.

What is the Ferritin Test used for?

Doctors prescribe a Ferritin test to check for abnormalities in your blood iron levels or hemoglobin levels.

Higher levels of iron or serum ferritin in your body may suggest

Alcohol abuse
Inflammation or certain infections
Liver disease
Rheumatoid arthritis
Hyperthyroidism
Certain cancers
Genetic disorder like Hemochromatosis
Adult onset Still’s disease

Lower levels of iron or serum ferritin in your body may suggest

Anaemia
Diseases that affect iron absorption like celiac disease
Blood loss as in stomach ulcers, cancers of the intestine, heavy menstrual periods
Restless leg syndrome
Still’s disease etc.

If you feel dizzy, weak, exhausted, look pale, or when you have a rapid heartbeat, your doctor will prescribe a Ferritin test to check for iron deficiency, anaemia or to check for abnormalities in your liver and thyroid levels.

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What is included in a Ferritin Test?

A Ferritin blood test checks for abnormalities in ferritin serum levels and is measured in micrograms per litre (mcg/L).

The normal ferritin serum levels are as follows:

Men – 18 – 160 mcg/L
Children (6 months – 15 years) – 7 – 140 mcg/L
Babies (1 month – 5 months) – 50 – 200 mcg/L
Newborns – 25 – 200 mcg/L

Sample required for the test

A Ferritin test checks for abnormalities in your ferritin blood serum levels. In this test, the phlebotomist will collect your blood sample. A Ferritin blood test should take only a few minutes.

Ferritin Test Procedure

The Ferritin test checks the levels of a protein called Ferritin in your blood.

The Ferritin test does not require an overnight fast.
During the blood test, a phlebotomist will insert a needle into your vein to collect blood. Your blood sample will be collected in a vial or test tube and sent to the lab for further analysis. Like any blood test, you may feel a sting when the needle is injected into your arm, but the pain goes away almost immediately.
A certified Lab Technician (LT) will analyze your blood sample using state of the art technology.

Your blood report will be updated on the MFine app within the next 48 hours after blood sample collection.

How to prepare for the Ferritin Test?

Before the Test

During the Test

A Ferritin test does not require an overnight fast; you can eat and drink as usual. Consider wearing a half sleeve shirt or t-shirt so the lab technician can easily access your arm.

However, if you are also prescribed additional blood tests that require an overnight fast, you may have to fast for 8 – 12 hours. Consult with your doctor beforehand

The lab technician will sanitize your arm to draw the blood sample. When the needle is injected, you may feel a slight sting, but the pain goes away almost immediately.

Things to consider after the Ferritin Test is completed

After you receive the Ferritin blood serum test report, consult with your doctor, who’d be able to recommend the best treatment for you. Do not self diagnose your health condition.

What types of infections/ diseases can a Ferritin Test detect?

Higher levels of Serum Ferritin in your body point to

Hemolysis
porphyrias
Repeated Blood transfusions
Alcohol abuse
Liver disease
Rheumatoid arthritis
Hyperthyroidism
Certain cancers

Lower levels of iron in your body point to

Iron deficiency
Restless leg syndrome
Still’s disease etc.

Consult with your doctor to help diagnose your health condition. Do not self medicate.

How much risk is involved?

A Ferritin blood test is considered safe. You may feel the following:

Slight pain or sting when the needle is injected
Faint or lightheaded
An occasional bruise where the needle is injected.

How long does it take to get the Ferritin Test results?

Your blood report will be updated on the MFine app within the next 48 hours after blood sample collection.

Is the Ferritin Test a definitive test?

The Ferritin Test is not definitive. It only helps in understanding the levels of iron stores in your blood. Based on your blood report, your doctor will prescribe additional tests to help diagnose your health condition.

How to read the Ferritin Test report?

A Ferritin blood test checks for abnormalities in ferritin serum levels and is measured in micrograms per litre (mcg/L).

The normal ferritin serum levels are as follows:

Men – 18 – 270 mcg/L
Women-18-160 mcg/L
Children (6 months – 15 years) – 7 – 140 mcg/L
Babies (1 month – 5 months) – 50 – 200 mcg/L
Newborns – 25 – 200 mcg/L

What affects the Ferritin Test results?

Alcohol consumption may affect your Ferritin test results. Consult with your doctor beforehand.

Why book a Ferritin Blood test in Chennai?

This test helps diagnose:
Alcohol abuse
Anaemia
Rheumatoid arthritis

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What does it measure?

A Ferritin blood test measures serum Ferritin in the blood.

Test Preparation

This test does not require any special test preparation.

What happens to your sample?

Your sample is sent to an accredited lab of your choice in Chennai. Your reports will then be updated on the MFine app within the next 48 hours

What do abnormal results indicate?

Alcohol abuse
Liver disease
Inflammation and infections
Rheumatoid arthritis
Hyperthyroidism
Anaemia
Celiac disease
Blood loss due to stomach ulcers, intestinal cancers, heavy menstrual periods
Still's disease etc.

Precautionary Requisites

Keep your doctor informed about past medical history and medications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avail at-home sample collection in Ambattur, Chennai?

Yes, through the MFine mobile app, you can avail of a Ferritin blood test all from the comfort of your home. The MFine app also allows you to schedule online doctor consultations and order medications.

What is the cost of the Ferritin Test in Chennai?

Depending upon the lab, a Ferritin Test price starts at Rs. 600/- onwards in Chennai.

I am staying in Chennai. Can I book a Ferritin Test for my family member staying in Noida?

Yes. You can book any blood test all from the comfort of your home for your mom, dad, siblings, wife, father in law or mother in law using the MFine app.

Kindly ensure you put in the correct contact details: address, pin code, phone numbers etc.

One of our certified lab partners will then get in touch with them to collect the blood sample at the appointed time.

Does the serum Ferritin test require fasting?

Fasting is not mandated for a serum Ferritin blood test.

When should I take a Ferritin test?

If you show any of the following symptoms, your doctor will prescribe a serum Ferritin test:

Fatigue
Anaemic
Weakness
Dizziness

Does exercise lower Ferritin levels?

Yes, exercise can help lower serum Ferritin levels.

What should my Ferritin level be?

The normal ferritin serum levels are as follows:

Men – 18 – 160 mcg/L
Children (6 months – 15 years) – 7 – 140 mcg/L
Babies (1 month – 5 months) – 50 – 200 mcg/L
Newborns – 25 – 200 mcg/L

Is it okay to take iron and vitamin D supplements together?

No interactions were found between iron and vitamin D supplements, but this does not mean interactions don’t occur. Consult with your doctor before taking any supplements.

Why would my doctor order a Ferritin test?

Your doctor will order a Ferritin test to understand the levels of iron in your body.

Can I take vitamin B12 and iron together?

Usually, it’s safe to take these supplements. However, you need to consult your doctor before taking any medicine or supplements.

Why is my body not absorbing iron?

Conditions such as Celiac disease, stomach ulcers, Crohn’s disease, cancer in the small intestines makes it harder to absorb iron.

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