OneDayTests Ferritin Blood Test
Type
Blood Testing
Biomarkers
1
Duration
30 min
Results
48 hours
A Ferritin Blood Test assesses iron reserves and monitors overall health.
This test measures ferritin, a protein storing iron. Abnormal levels (high or low) can indicate health issues needing further investigation. Ferritin differs from iron in red blood cells; it's an iron reservoir. Fast turnaround times, same-day or next-day results. Free online Health Dashboard tracks levels over time.
Key Details
- Biomarkers
- 4 iron markers
- Fasting Required
- Yes, for accurate serum iron
- Sample Type
- Blood draw
- Turnaround
- 24–48 hours
- Common Use
- Anemia diagnosis, iron overload screening
Who Is This For?
Anyone experiencing unexplained fatigue, weakness, dizziness, or shortness of breath. Women with heavy menstrual periods, who are at higher risk of iron deficiency. Athletes and endurance sports participants, who lose iron through sweat and foot-strike hemolysis. Vegetarians and vegans who may not get enough dietary iron. People with a family history of hemochromatosis (hereditary iron overload).
What's Included
Preparation Required
No fasting required.
Biomarkers Tested
1The primary iron storage protein. Ferritin reflects total body iron stores and is the first marker to drop in iron deficiency. However, ferritin also rises with inflammation, infection, and liver disease, which can mask true iron deficiency.
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- Category
- Diagnostic
- Sample Type
- Blood draw
- Duration
- 30 min
- Results
- 48 hours
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