How much blood is drawn for a ferritin blood test?
Approximately 3 ml of blood is drawn for ferritin blood test
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Yes, you can take iron supplements if your hemoglobin levels are 6. However, consider investigating why your levels are low with a blood test.
The most common symptoms of iron deficiency (anemia) are fatigue, rapid heartbeats, shortness of breathe, headache and unexplained generalised weakness.
Iron deficiency anemia occurs when your body does not have enough iron to produce hemoglobin.
When you are iron deficient the first common symptom is that they feel unexplained fatigue and lack of energy. If you are feeling so, get a blood test done to know your iron levels.
If you have boderline iron deficiency then you can get rid of it by consuming a diet rich in iron, green leafy vegetables and fortified cereals.
Hemoglobin, Iron Test
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