ferritin

ferritin /fer·ri·tin/ (-ĭ-tin) the iron-apoferritin complex, one of the chief forms in which iron is stored in the body.

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fer·ri·tin (fr-tn)

n.

An iron-containing protein complex, found principally in the intestinal mucosa, spleen, and liver, that functions as the primary form of iron storage in the body.

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Ferritin

A protein found in the liver, spleen, and bone marrow that stores iron.

Mentioned in: Iron Tests

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ferritin

[fer′itin]

Etymology: L, ferrum, iron

an iron compound formed in the intestine and stored in the liver, spleen, and bone marrow for eventual incorporation into hemoglobin. Serum ferritin levels are used as an indicator of the body's iron stores. Normal adult blood levels are 12 to 300 ng/mL for males and 10 to 150 ng/mL for females.

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ferritin (fer´itin),

n the compound iron-appoferritin, which is produced in the intestine and stored primarily in the liver, spleen, and bone marrow. It eventually becomes a component of hemoglobin and can be measured to estimate the body's iron levels.

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ferritin

the iron-apoferritin complex, one of the forms in which iron is stored in the body.

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ferritin

Hematology A major iron storage protein present in small amounts in serum; in healthy adults, serum ferritin reflects the body's iron store, and can be used to detect iron deficiency Ref range ♂ 33-236 ng/mL; ♀, < 40 yrs 12-263 ng/mL; > 40 yrs 11-122 ng/mL; ↓ Ferritin Hypochromic anemia, microcytic anemia. iron deficiency anemia↑ Ferritin Iron overload, hemochromatosis, inflammation, malignancy

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Patient discussion about ferritin.

Q. My Iron/TIBC tests normal, Ferritin,Serum = 22. Range 22-322. What is the problem? Iron Bind. Cap. ug/dL 324 range 250 - 450 UIBC ug/dL 206 range 150 - 375 Iron, Serum ug/dL 118 range 40 - 155 Iron Saturation % 36 range 15 - 55 Biopsy = Prostate Cancer....PCA high = 10.2 PSA now 8.3 PSA Ultra W/Serial Monitor ...Ultrasenitive = 8.26

A. What makes you think something is not normal? Ferritin values may be low in some people, and iron deficiency is usually defined as ferritin 15. Do you have anemia? Currently, it doesn't seem you have any problem with the iron levels.

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