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What is the process to book a Ferritin Blood Test in Pune?
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.
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 Pune?
- A Ferritin blood test helps diagnose:
- Anaemia
- Celiac disease
- Stomach ulcers
- Liver disease
- Certain cancers
- Hemochromatosis etc
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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
What are the side effects of iron tablets?
- Stomach upset and pain
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Can low Ferritin be dangerous?
Low Ferritin levels can be dangerous as they are associated with cardio vascular diseases. Kindly see a doctor if your ferritin levels are low.
How quickly does iron infusion work?
Iron infusion is a powerful way to boost your body’s iron levels. It takes ten to twenty days to work.
Can low Ferritin cause anxiety?
Low Ferritin levels have been associated with anxiety.
Is the Ferritin Test definitive?
The Ferritin Test is not definitive. It merely aids in determining the amount of iron in your blood. Your doctor will order more tests based on your blood results to diagnose your health problem.
Does the serum Ferritin test require fasting?
Fasting is not required for a serum Ferritin blood test.
What happens to Ferritin levels in persons infected with Covid?
Individuals with severe Covid infection also had high Ferritin levels, according to a study conducted by PAHO on Ferritin levels and Covid – 19.
What infections cause high Ferritin levels?
- Pneumonia,
- Viral hepatitis C
- Covid infections
- Sepsis or disseminated infection