July 17, 2025
A ferritin blood test measures ferritin, a protein that stores iron. It helps assess iron stores; results are interpreted alongside other tests and your medical history.
| Result context | Guide |
|---|---|
| Below the report interval | May indicate low iron stores; discuss the result with your clinician. |
| Above the report interval | May reflect iron overload, inflammation or another condition; further assessment is needed. |
Use the reference interval on your own laboratory report. General educational ranges and sample-report ranges are not interchangeable.
Ferritin is a laboratory test. Shows how much iron is stored in the body.
Your clinician can advise whether this test is appropriate for you. The result should be read with the laboratory range, symptoms, medical history and other relevant results. The listed sample type is Blood (Serum).
View the Ferritin sample report in the original Thyrocare PDF format. The ranges below are from this Thyrocare sample report and may differ from general educational ranges because laboratory method and patient factors can vary. Customer name, contact details, address, barcode, order ID and lead ID are masked on the public sample copy.
The searchable values below support visitors looking for Ferritin report format, sample report values, normal range and reference range information.
| Conducted at | Thyrocare Labs |
|---|---|
| Lab Accreditation | CAP, NABL, UKAS, ANAB |
| Thyrocare Sample-Report Range | 21.81 - 274.66 |
| Parameter | Unit | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| FERRITIN | ng/mL | 21.81 - 274.66 |
Educational guide only. The Thyrocare sample-report range in the table below is the lab-specific source when available. General ranges can vary by laboratory, method, age, pregnancy status and medical history. For Namakkal bookings, read this along with the city price, fasting note and home sample collection details on this page.
| Measure | Report value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| FERRITIN | 21.81 - 274.66 ng/mL | From available Thyrocare sample report |
| Measure | Typical guide | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Male guide | 30 to 400 ng/mL | General MedlinePlus encyclopedia range. |
| Female guide | 13 to 150 ng/mL | General MedlinePlus encyclopedia range. |
| Low ferritin | Often low iron stores | Review with CBC, iron studies and symptoms. |
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Iron stores | Shows how much iron is stored in the body. |
| Anaemia workup | Helps evaluate iron deficiency anaemia. |
| High ferritin review | May support iron overload, inflammation or liver-related review. |
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Low iron symptoms | Fatigue, weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath, pale skin, restless legs. |
| High iron symptoms | Fatigue, joint pain, abdominal pain, skin color changes. |
| Higher-risk users | Heavy menstrual bleeding, pregnancy, low weight, malabsorption, chronic disease. |
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | No fasting is required for this test. Eat and drink normally unless your clinician, or another test in the same order, gives different instructions. |
| Common pairing | Often reviewed with iron, TIBC/transferrin and CBC. |
| Interpretation | Ferritin can rise with inflammation, not only iron overload. |
The current Ferritin price in Namakkal is Rs. 748. The final booking details are shown before you confirm.
No fasting is required for this test. Eat and drink normally unless your clinician, or another test in the same order, gives different instructions.
Select Add to Cart or Book Now, choose a suitable slot and provide your address and pincode. Home collection is available where serviceable.
The payment option shown in the active booking flow applies to your order. Confirm the final amount and collection details before completing the booking.
Your report shows the laboratory reference range. A doctor can interpret the result together with your symptoms, medical history and other tests.
Report timing is shown during booking and can vary by test. Completed reports are shared digitally once the laboratory has processed the sample.
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