Is Total serum iron 14 low, normal or dangerous? What does Total serum iron level 14 mean?

📅 Medical Review Date: October 29, 2025

Your Total serum iron level of 14 is a Low Total serum iron level.

Low Total serum iron levels may indicate underlying health problems. The normal range is typically between 40 mcg/dL and 190 mcg/dL. If your levels are outside this range, it's important to speak with a healthcare provider. Consulting a doctor is recommended to determine the cause and appropriate next steps.

The normal Total serum iron range for men is :40 - 190 mcg/dL

Ideal values of Total serum iron depending on age (male) :

Age	Ideal Total serum iron value
<5 years	40.56
5-10 years	41.128
10-15 years	41.704
15-20 years	42.288
20-25 years	42.88
25-30 years	43.48
30-35 years	44.089
35-40 years	44.706
40-45 years	45.332
45-50 years	45.967
50-55 years	46.611
55-60 years	47.264
60-70 years	47.926
70-80 years	48.597
80-90 years	49.277
90-100 years	49.967
>100 years	50.667

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease Total serum iron levels include:

• Anemia
• Your body doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells
• Iron overload
• Iron poisoning
• Gastrointestinal blood loss

Normal range of Total serum iron found among women :40-190 mcg/dL

Ideal values of Total serum iron depending on age (female) :

Age	Ideal Total serum iron value
<5 years	40.577
5-10 years	41.162
10-15 years	41.756
15-20 years	42.358
20-25 years	42.969
25-30 years	43.589
30-35 years	44.218
35-40 years	44.856
40-45 years	45.503
45-50 years	46.159
50-55 years	46.825
55-60 years	47.5
60-70 years	48.185
70-80 years	48.88
80-90 years	49.585
90-100 years	50.3
>100 years	51.025

If you take a Total serum iron blood test and the results are not in the normal range (40-190 mcg/dL), 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.

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How the Total serum iron Test Is Done :

When your doctor orders a Total serum iron test, it involves a straightforward blood draw to measure your Total serum iron levels. A pathologist or lab technician will take a small sample of blood from a vein using a needle. Your Total serum iron test results are usually available within a few hours.

Medical References

• MedlinePlus – Serum iron test
• Cleveland Clinic – Iron Blood Test: What It Is & Results
• NIH – Serum iron, ferritin, transferrin, total iron binding capacity

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