What does the Serum Ferritin Test Measure ?

A ferritin test screens the iron level stored inside your blood to check its excess or deficiency. The ferritin test tests the iron storing capacity of the body. Lack or excess of ferritin indicates that the body stores too much iron or too little iron. Both of these conditions are dangerous and should be monitored.

Why should I do the Ferritin Test ?

A ferritin test may prescribed if you show symptoms of iron deficiency or iron overload during the medical checkup. Sometimes, it can also be prescribed as a part of routine blood screening to know whether iron supplements are working adequately or not. In symptoms of iron excess, it is prescribed to know iron overload status.Ferritin level in the body is a direct representation of the iron storing capacity of the body. If serum ferritin levels fall below 10-20 ng/ml, it indicates iron deficiency anaemia. This can lead to a lack of oxygen in the blood, causing extreme fatigue, breathlessness, minor palpitations, dizziness, and paleness of skin.

How is the Serum Ferritin Test Done ?

The Serrum Ferritin test is a simple blood test with no need for fasting before the test. The blood sample can be taken by the phlebotomist at a pathology lab or at home. at Maurya Labs, Purnea the test is done on Fully Automatic Analyzer which is the first and only one in entire Seemanchal region. The sample collection takes less than a minute.

How often should CBC Test be Done ?

CBC test alone is not required to be done on any particular interval of time. However, a complete health checkup or a full body check up should be done regularly. It is advised that people less than 40 years of age should get the whole body check up done once a year whereas those above 40 years of age should get it done once every six months. CBC test is part of all the health packages at Maurya Labs, Purnea, Bihar.