Is Total serum iron 46 normal, high or low? What does Total serum iron level 46 mean?

📅 Medical Review Date: June 9, 2026

Your Total serum iron level of 46 is a Normal Total serum iron level.

Normal 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	41.84
5-10 years	43.765
10-15 years	45.778
15-20 years	47.884
20-25 years	50.087
25-30 years	52.391
30-35 years	54.801
35-40 years	57.322
40-45 years	59.959
45-50 years	62.717
50-55 years	65.602
55-60 years	68.62
60-70 years	71.777
70-80 years	75.079
80-90 years	78.533
90-100 years	82.146
>100 years	85.925

*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	41.895
5-10 years	43.88
10-15 years	45.959
15-20 years	48.137
20-25 years	50.418
25-30 years	52.807
30-35 years	55.309
35-40 years	57.93
40-45 years	60.675
45-50 years	63.55
50-55 years	66.561
55-60 years	69.715
60-70 years	73.018
70-80 years	76.478
80-90 years	80.102
90-100 years	83.897
>100 years	87.872

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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