A ferritin 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.
Sample
Blood In Plain / SST Tube / Serum
Report time
4-6 Hours
Preparation
Not required
Category
Anemia
About this test
A ferritin 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.
Before the test
No pre test instructions / No preparation required
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Report: 2-6 HoursFasting: Not required
₹120
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