Test name
- ქართულად
- ფერიტინი
- English
- Ferritin
- Русский
- Ферритин
What does the test measure?
Ferritin is the protein in which the body stores iron. Its level gives the earliest sign of iron deficiency, before anaemia appears.
Why is it ordered?
It is ordered for fatigue, hair loss, pallor or a low haemoglobin on a CBC.
How should I prepare?
Preferably in the morning, after light fasting.
How is the sample collected and stored?
A venous blood draw.
What does the result mean?
A low ferritin confirms iron deficiency; a high value may relate to inflammation or iron overload. It is interpreted together with the CBC.