• Female
• 45 Years
• 28/09/2023

Question

Is a ferritin level of 7 bad?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Hema Pratima

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 9+ Yrs

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Yes, a ferritin level of 7 is low and you are recommended to consult a doctor to know the right ways to treat iron deficiencies.

Dr. Hema Suggests...

Take a METHYLMALONIC ACID (QUANTITATIVE) - SERUM Test or Take a COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC) Test

Book METHYLMALONIC ACID (QUANTITATIVE) - SERUM TestBook COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC) Test

Answered 24/07/2025

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