Iron + Ferritin
Pairs serum iron with ferritin (stored iron) to evaluate iron deficiency or overload — a key workup for fatigue and anemia.
What it measures
Inside the Iron + Ferritin
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Serum iron
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Ferritin (stored iron)
Who it's for
Who should consider this
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Patients investigating fatigue or anemia
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Menstruating individuals and endurance athletes
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Anyone screening for iron deficiency or overload
Good to know
Before you test
This is general clinical context — not medical advice. Your physician determines whether Iron + Ferritin is appropriate and interprets your results.
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Best drawn in the morning
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Ferritin can rise with inflammation — interpreted in context
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