Iron Stores

Ferritin

Ferritin reflects total body iron stores and is also an acute-phase reactant.

Reference range

Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex. Your own lab report carries the authoritative range, and your clinician reads it with you.

Why it matters

Low ferritin is a frequent driver of fatigue, hair loss, and exercise intolerance — and is often missed on standard panels. High ferritin can reflect either iron overload or systemic inflammation, which is why it is read against hs-CRP. REVRCEL panels include ferritin to catch deficiency and excess at a stage where lifestyle and diet are still sufficient.

How REVRCEL clinicians read it

Read against hs-CRP. High ferritin in the presence of high hs-CRP is more likely an inflammation signal than iron overload.

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Common questions

Why is ferritin tested?

It is the best single marker of iron stores and frequently flags fatigue causes that standard CBC misses.

Related biomarkers

hs-CRP (High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein)

Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This page is educational and is not medical advice.

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