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Biochemistry

Serum Ferritin

The best single measure of how much iron your body has in reserve.

Also known as: ferritin, iron stores

Rs 2,400

Full patient price. No booking fee.

Turnaround
Next day
Preparation
No fasting needed. Eat and drink normally.
Sample
Blood sample
Home collection
Available free in our service areas
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About this test

Ferritin is the protein that stores iron. It falls before haemoglobin does, so it catches iron deficiency at a stage where you may feel tired and breathless but a standard CBC still looks normal. It is particularly useful for women with heavy periods and during pregnancy.

What it measures

  • Serum ferritin

A note on results. A single test is one part of a clinical picture, not a diagnosis. Discuss your report with a qualified doctor, who will read it alongside your history and examination.

Related to

  • Anaemia & fatigue
  • Women's health

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