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is a level of 17.50 in ferritin blood test consider low in a male 66 years old
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What color blood tube for serum ferritin blood levels?
Red (Serum) Tube or a Gold (SST) Tube
How are iron levels in the body measured?
Iron levels in the body are measured by both hemoglobin and serum ferritin blood tests.
How much does serum ferritin cost?
around 600rs.
What level should serum sodium be at?
The normal levels of serum potassium are 3.5-5.0 mM
What color is the tube that blood is drawn for a serum ferritin test?
Purple
What is the normal range of plasma zinc?
normal range of serum zinc levels in children 6-59 months
Why serum amylase levels return to normal in acute pancreatitis?
a small crack in my butt
What disorders cause artificially high ferritin levels?
infections, late-stage cancers, lymphomas, and severe inflammations. Alcoholics often have high ferritin levels.
What level should ferritin be in the body?
The normal level of ferritin varies between men and women: The lower the ferritin level, even within the "normal" range, the more likely it is that the patient does not have enough iron. Once the level dips below this range they are classified as being anemic and should see a hemotologist and a gastroenterologist for additional diagnostic tests and treatment. Normal ferritin levels follow: Male: 12-300 ng/mL Female: 12-150 ng/mL Note: ng/ml = nanograms per milliliter http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003490.htm
Can donating blood lower your ferritin levels?
Yes
What diseases are associated with very low ferritin and very high folate?
Anaemia can be associated with low ferritin and high Folate levels.
What is the normal range of ferritin?
is a level of 17.50 in ferritin blood test consider low in a male 66 years old
