Is Total serum iron 23 low, normal or dangerous? What does Total serum iron level 23 mean?

📅 Medical Review Date: December 29, 2025

Your Total serum iron level of 23 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	40.92
5-10 years	41.861
10-15 years	42.824
15-20 years	43.809
20-25 years	44.817
25-30 years	45.848
30-35 years	46.903
35-40 years	47.982
40-45 years	49.086
45-50 years	50.215
50-55 years	51.37
55-60 years	52.552
60-70 years	53.761
70-80 years	54.998
80-90 years	56.263
90-100 years	57.557
>100 years	58.881

*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	40.948
5-10 years	41.918
10-15 years	42.911
15-20 years	43.928
20-25 years	44.969
25-30 years	46.034
30-35 years	47.125
35-40 years	48.241
40-45 years	49.384
45-50 years	50.554
50-55 years	51.752
55-60 years	52.978
60-70 years	54.233
70-80 years	55.518
80-90 years	56.833
90-100 years	58.179
>100 years	59.557

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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