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What Causes Elevated Ferritin Level?
Hi, I am a 37yr old male who has been in good health most of my life. No family history of illness. Recently I got a routine physically and my blood test came back with elevated Ferritin level 499(1st test)' and 525(2nd test). My iron level is normal and within range. My transferrin saturation is 58%. (scale 20-50). Today I just got my 3rd blood test done. I am scared to death about what might cause this. Doctor said not to be concern but I've been reading up on this and it doesn't look good. Is this common to have a 3rd blood test?
Fri, 18 Jul 2014
Ya. Your iron and saturation level is ok. But you need third test. Ferrtine is not only the storage form of iron but it ia sn acute phase protein so it can be increased in inflammation also. Go for it and also go for other blood test also to know what exactly going on.no need to worry. its not a big thing . Consult physician and take treatment accordingly.
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