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  • 28/09/2023

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What could cause someone to have high ferritin but low iron?

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Dr. Dr Siri Nallapu

Dr Siri Nallapu

General Practitioner

  • MBBS
  • 5+ Yrs
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The elevated ferritin in these states reflects increased total body iron stores, however, due to certain reasons the iron must not be used by the body.

Dr. Siri Suggests...

Take a MATERNAL SERUM SCREENING - DOUBLE MARKER WITH PLGF Test or Take a Xpert Health Annual Health Check-Up Test

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