Tests & DiagnosticsLetter: ف

Ferritin

فێریتین (Ferritin)

A protein that stores iron in the body; the test shows how much iron is stored.

Definition

A protein that stores iron in the body; the test shows how much iron is stored. A low level usually means low iron stores. A high level has many possible causes, such as inflammation, liver disease or iron overload, so the doctor reads it together with other tests.

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