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What is the importance of ferritin for body?
What is the importance of ferritin for body?
What is the importance of ferritin for body?
Ferritin, an iron storage protein, is the primary iron storage mechanism and is critical to iron homeostasis. Ferritin makes iron available for critical cellular processes while protecting lipids, DNA, and proteins from the potentially toxic effects of iron.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
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What is a ferritin test? Why is it done?
A ferritin level blood test helps your doctor understand how much iron your body stores. If a ferritin test reveals that your blood ferritin level is lower than normal, it indicates your body's iron stores are low and you have iron deficiency.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
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Serum Ferritin Levels, Iron Stores, Fe Stores
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