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How Does One Interpret Iron, Iron Saturation, CO2, Keytones, Hemoglobin And RDW Levels?
Question: 65 year old male - lab results - what do they mean. Iron 55 (65-175) Iron Saturation 18% (20-55) CO2 18 (20-30) Keytones, urine 5 (NEG) Hemoglobin 18.1 (13.5-17.7) Hct 54% (42-53) RDW 17.0% (11.0-14.5)
Brief Answer:
Iron deficiency
Detailed Answer:
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This is. iron deficiency without anemia.The best way to see whether you have an iron deficiency is by measuring your level of ferritin, a protein found inside cells that stores iron so your body can use it later.
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Iron deficiency
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking
This is. iron deficiency without anemia.The best way to see whether you have an iron deficiency is by measuring your level of ferritin, a protein found inside cells that stores iron so your body can use it later.
Best regards
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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