Is Total serum iron 78 normal, high or low? What does Total serum iron level 78 mean?

📅 Medical Review Date: November 16, 2025

Your Total serum iron level of 78 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	43.12
5-10 years	46.483
10-15 years	50.109
15-20 years	54.018
20-25 years	58.231
25-30 years	62.773
30-35 years	67.669
35-40 years	72.947
40-45 years	78.637
45-50 years	84.771
50-55 years	91.383
55-60 years	98.511
60-70 years	106.195
70-80 years	114.478
80-90 years	123.407
90-100 years	133.033
>100 years	143.41

*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	43.214
5-10 years	46.686
10-15 years	50.437
15-20 years	54.489
20-25 years	58.867
25-30 years	63.596
30-35 years	68.705
35-40 years	74.225
40-45 years	80.188
45-50 years	86.63
50-55 years	93.59
55-60 years	101.109
60-70 years	109.232
70-80 years	118.008
80-90 years	127.489
90-100 years	137.731
>100 years	148.796

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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