Is Total serum iron 73 normal, high or low? What does Total serum iron level 73 mean?

📅 Medical Review Date: September 10, 2025

Your Total serum iron level of 73 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	42.92
5-10 years	46.053
10-15 years	49.415
15-20 years	53.022
20-25 years	56.893
25-30 years	61.046
30-35 years	65.502
35-40 years	70.284
40-45 years	75.415
45-50 years	80.92
50-55 years	86.827
55-60 years	93.165
60-70 years	99.966
70-80 years	107.264
80-90 years	115.094
90-100 years	123.496
>100 years	132.511

*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	43.008
5-10 years	46.242
10-15 years	49.719
15-20 years	53.457
20-25 years	57.476
25-30 years	61.798
30-35 years	66.445
35-40 years	71.441
40-45 years	76.813
45-50 years	82.589
50-55 years	88.799
55-60 years	95.476
60-70 years	102.655
70-80 years	110.374
80-90 years	118.673
90-100 years	127.596
>100 years	137.19

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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