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).
Relevant details from a Thyrocare sample report are shown below. A standalone PDF preview for Ferritin is not available here. Reference intervals may vary by method and patient factors. Use the interval printed on your own final report.
| Conducted at | Thyrocare Labs |
|---|---|
| Lab Accreditation | CAP, NABL, UKAS, ANAB |
| Parameter | Unit | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| FERRITIN | ng/mL | 21.81 - 274.66 |
Educational guide only. The Thyrocare sample-report range is shown in the Reports & Ranges section. For your own result, use the range on your final report and discuss it with your clinician.
| 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 alone. If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow its preparation 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 Pedakurapadu is Rs. 748. The final booking details are shown before you confirm.
No fasting is required for this test alone. If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow its preparation instructions.
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Payment is made after sample collection. Review the final booking amount before confirming your order; the collection team can confirm the available payment methods.
Your report shows the laboratory reference range. A doctor can interpret the result together with your symptoms, medical history and other tests.
Thyrocare states that most test reports are available within 24–48 hours after the sample reaches the laboratory, depending on the test. This is a general estimate, not a guaranteed turnaround for this test; sample transport time is additional. Completed reports are shared digitally.
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