Thread: Ferritin level
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Old Tue Oct 23, 2012, 10:12 AM
Marlene Marlene is offline
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He should be checked for hemochromatosis, a hereditary iron overload disease.

Also, ferritin is an "acute phase reactant" meaning that it can fluctuate very easily. Usually infections or any inflammation will elevate it. Even something as minor as how they handled the blood sample can elevate the reading. But 1495 after two units is high and you should look to rule out hemochromatosis.
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