Ferritin — lab reference
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<150 supports deficiency; 150-400 is often treated as borderline and may warrant MMA/homocysteine review.
<4.0 suggests deficiency. Recent intake or supplementation may raise serum values.
More specific for cellular B12 deficiency; kidney impairment can elevate.
No universal wellness target. Ask your clinician to read this result with B12, folate, B6, kidney, thyroid, genetics, and medications.
Acute-phase reactant; used in hemolysis evaluation with LDH, bilirubin, and reticulocytes.
Can help distinguish iron deficiency from inflammation; use performing-lab interval.
Interpret relative to hemoglobin, oxygenation, and kidney function.
<10 severe deficiency; 10-19 mild-moderate deficiency. Toxicity assessment requires clinical context.
Not a routine vitamin D status test. Ask your clinician to read this result with calcium, phosphorus, kidney function, and PTH.
Fasting and supplement abstention improve interpretability.
Recent supplementation can elevate; very high values may be clinically relevant.
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