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What does the serum ferritin blood test screen for?

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Dr. Dr Hema Pratima

Dr Hema Pratima

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A ferritin level blood test helps your doctor understand how much iron your body stores. If a ferritin test reveals that your blood ferritin level is lower than normal, it indicates your body's iron stores are low and you have iron deficiency.

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