Is Total serum iron 55 normal, high or low? What does Total serum iron level 55 mean?
đź“… Medical Review Date: June 9, 2026
Your Total serum iron level of 55 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.
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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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The normal Total serum iron range for men is :40 - 190 mcg/dL
| Age | Ideal Total serum iron value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 42.2 |
| 5-10 years | 44.521 |
| 10-15 years | 46.97 |
| 15-20 years | 49.553 |
| 20-25 years | 52.278 |
| 25-30 years | 55.153 |
| 30-35 years | 58.186 |
| 35-40 years | 61.386 |
| 40-45 years | 64.762 |
| 45-50 years | 68.324 |
| 50-55 years | 72.082 |
| 55-60 years | 76.047 |
| 60-70 years | 80.23 |
| 70-80 years | 84.643 |
| 80-90 years | 89.298 |
| 90-100 years | 94.209 |
| >100 years | 99.39 |
*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records
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Normal range of Total serum iron found among women :40-190 mcg/dL
| Age | Ideal Total serum iron value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 42.266 |
| 5-10 years | 44.66 |
| 10-15 years | 47.19 |
| 15-20 years | 49.863 |
| 20-25 years | 52.688 |
| 25-30 years | 55.673 |
| 30-35 years | 58.827 |
| 35-40 years | 62.16 |
| 40-45 years | 65.681 |
| 45-50 years | 69.402 |
| 50-55 years | 73.334 |
| 55-60 years | 77.488 |
| 60-70 years | 81.878 |
| 70-80 years | 86.516 |
| 80-90 years | 91.417 |
| 90-100 years | 96.596 |
| >100 years | 102.068 |
Also Read :Symptoms of Low Total serum iron
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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