Is Total serum iron 6 low, normal or dangerous? What does Total serum iron level 6 mean?

Your Total serum iron level of 6 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.

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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	42.4
5-10 years	44.944
10-15 years	47.641
15-20 years	50.499
20-25 years	53.529
25-30 years	56.741
30-35 years	60.145
35-40 years	63.754
40-45 years	67.579
45-50 years	71.634
50-55 years	75.932
55-60 years	80.488
60-70 years	85.317
70-80 years	90.436
80-90 years	95.862
90-100 years	101.614
>100 years	107.711

*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	42.472
5-10 years	45.097
10-15 years	47.884
15-20 years	50.843
20-25 years	53.985
25-30 years	57.321
30-35 years	60.863
35-40 years	64.624
40-45 years	68.618
45-50 years	72.859
50-55 years	77.362
55-60 years	82.143
60-70 years	87.219
70-80 years	92.609
80-90 years	98.332
90-100 years	104.409
>100 years	110.861

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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.

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