Ferritin
Ferritin is the most sensitive marker for Iron deficiency as it is the main storage form of iron in the body.
Symptoms associated with a lack of ferritin
- Pale skin
- Brittle nails
- Sore tongue
- Loss of appetite or nausea
- Pica in children
- Slow cognitive social development during chidhoood
- Decreased immune function
- Headaches
- Breathlessness
- Heavy periods
- Fatigue
- Poor concentraion – decreased work and school performance
- Irritability
- Cold intolerance
What is being measured
Ferritn levels
Type of test
Blood
Before taking the test
Avoid iron containing supplements for 48 hours prior to taking the test
Turnaround time
7 days
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