The ferritin test is ordered to assess a person's iron stores in the body. The test is usually ordered along with serum iron and transferrin or TIBC to detect the presence and severity of iron deficiency or excess iron.
Ferritin levels can be elevated in people with inflammation, liver disease, chronic infection, autoimmune disorders, and some types of cancer. Ferritin should not be analysed when you have an infection or acute inflammation, and other factors should be considered when analysing the results.
What happens next?
The lab sends the results to your personal dashboard, with comments from both a doctor and a nutritionist. If results are abnormal, we recommend seeing a doctor and, if appropriate, booking an appointment with a Nordic Wellth nutrition lifestyle specialist.
You may need to make lifestyle and dietary changes.