Is Total serum iron 20 low, normal or dangerous? What does Total serum iron level 20 mean?

Total serum iron 20

Your Total serum iron level of 20 is a Low Total serum iron level.

Low Total serum iron levels could indicate health issues. Typically, levels between 40 mcg/dL to 190 mcg/dL suggest no concerns. However, deviations from this range warrant prompt medical attention. Consulting a doctor for abnormal levels is advisable.

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

Ideal values of Total serum iron depending on age (male) :
Age Ideal Total serum iron value
<5 years 40.8
5-10 years 41.616
10-15 years 42.448
15-20 years 43.297
20-25 years 44.163
25-30 years 45.046
30-35 years 45.947
35-40 years 46.866
40-45 years 47.803
45-50 years 48.759
50-55 years 49.734
55-60 years 50.729
60-70 years 51.744
70-80 years 52.779
80-90 years 53.835
90-100 years 54.912
>100 years 56.01

*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
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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 40.824
5-10 years 41.665
10-15 years 42.523
15-20 years 43.399
20-25 years 44.293
25-30 years 45.205
30-35 years 46.136
35-40 years 47.086
40-45 years 48.056
45-50 years 49.046
50-55 years 50.056
55-60 years 51.087
60-70 years 52.139
70-80 years 53.213
80-90 years 54.309
90-100 years 55.428
>100 years 56.57

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 recommends a Total serum iron test, you'll likely undergo a simple blood draw specifically targeting the measurement of Total serum iron. A pathologist, a specialist in studying diseases, will collect a small blood sample from your veins using a needle. Your Total serum iron test results will typically be available within a few hours after this procedure.

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