Is Ferritin 5 low, normal or dangerous? What does Ferritin level 5 mean?
Your Ferritin level of 5 is a Low Ferritin level.
High levels of Ferritin in the blood indicate a variety of health problems. If your blood Ferritin level is between 22 ng/mL and 322 ng/mL, you probably do not have an underlying health problem. But if Ferritin levels are not in this range, you should see a doctor immediately.
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Normal range of Ferritin found among men : 22 - 322 ng/mL
| Age | Ideal Ferritin value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 23.1 |
| 5-10 years | 24.255 |
| 10-15 years | 25.468 |
| 15-20 years | 26.741 |
| 20-25 years | 28.078 |
| 25-30 years | 29.482 |
| 30-35 years | 30.956 |
| 35-40 years | 32.504 |
| 40-45 years | 34.129 |
| 45-50 years | 35.835 |
| 50-55 years | 37.627 |
| 55-60 years | 39.508 |
| 60-70 years | 41.483 |
| 70-80 years | 43.557 |
| 80-90 years | 45.735 |
| 90-100 years | 48.022 |
| >100 years | 50.423 |
*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records
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Normal range of Ferritin found among women : 22-322 ng/mL
| Age | Ideal Ferritin value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 23.133 |
| 5-10 years | 24.324 |
| 10-15 years | 25.577 |
| 15-20 years | 26.894 |
| 20-25 years | 28.279 |
| 25-30 years | 29.735 |
| 30-35 years | 31.266 |
| 35-40 years | 32.876 |
| 40-45 years | 34.569 |
| 45-50 years | 36.349 |
| 50-55 years | 38.221 |
| 55-60 years | 40.189 |
| 60-70 years | 42.259 |
| 70-80 years | 44.435 |
| 80-90 years | 46.723 |
| 90-100 years | 49.129 |
| >100 years | 51.659 |
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If you take a Ferritin blood test and the results are not in the normal range (22-322 ng/mL), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.
Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease Ferritin levels include:
- Iron overload or iron poisoning
- Adult Still's disease
- Liver disease
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Hemachromatosis
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How the Ferritin Test Is Done :
If your doctor wants Ferritin test on you, you may need a Ferritin blood test. During the Ferritin blood test, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your Ferritin Test report by your pathologist.
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