Is Total serum iron 38 low, normal or dangerous? What does Total serum iron level 38 mean?

📅 Medical Review Date: January 6, 2026

Your Total serum iron level of 38 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	41.52
5-10 years	43.098
10-15 years	44.736
15-20 years	46.436
20-25 years	48.201
25-30 years	50.033
30-35 years	51.934
35-40 years	53.907
40-45 years	55.955
45-50 years	58.081
50-55 years	60.288
55-60 years	62.579
60-70 years	64.957
70-80 years	67.425
80-90 years	69.987
90-100 years	72.647
>100 years	75.408

*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	41.566
5-10 years	43.193
10-15 years	44.884
15-20 years	46.641
20-25 years	48.467
25-30 years	50.364
30-35 years	52.335
35-40 years	54.383
40-45 years	56.512
45-50 years	58.724
50-55 years	61.022
55-60 years	63.41
60-70 years	65.892
70-80 years	68.471
80-90 years	71.151
90-100 years	73.936
>100 years	76.83

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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