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Your serum iron is in the normal range, indicating adequate circulating iron for red blood cell production and cellular function.
Very low serum iron means your blood has almost no iron in circulation. At this level, red blood cell production is very impaired and organs are being starved of the iron they need for energy production, oxygen transport, and enzyme function.
Seek urgent medical care. IV iron infusion may be needed alongside investigation for the cause of iron depletion (internal bleeding, malabsorption, or prolonged deficiency).
Serum Iron: {{value}} {{unit}} — very low (ref: {{low}}–{{high}})Low serum iron means insufficient iron is circulating in your blood to meet your body's demands. Causes include dietary deficiency, poor absorption (celiac disease, gut issues), blood loss (menstrual, GI), or increased demand (pregnancy). Fatigue, pale skin, and shortness of breath are common symptoms.
See your doctor. Iron studies including ferritin, TIBC, and transferrin saturation will help is consistent with iron deficiency anemia. Treatment depends on the cause.
Serum Iron: {{value}} {{unit}} — below reference range (ref: {{low}}–{{high}})Borderline low serum iron suggests your iron supply is becoming constrained — either from reduced intake, early deficiency, or mildly increased loss. You may be mildly fatigued or not yet symptomatic.
Check ferritin (your iron stores). If ferritin is also low, dietary iron improvement or supplementation is warranted. Increase iron-rich foods: red meat, legumes, leafy greens, and fortified cereals.
Serum Iron: {{value}} {{unit}} — borderline lowYour serum iron is in the normal range, indicating adequate circulating iron for red blood cell production and cellular function.
No action needed. Maintain an iron-rich diet.
Serum Iron: {{value}} {{unit}} — within reference rangeYour serum iron is right in the healthy midrange, supporting good hemoglobin production, energy metabolism, and immune function.
Excellent result. Continue a balanced, iron-sufficient diet.
Serum Iron: {{value}} {{unit}} — optimalBorderline high serum iron can reflect recent iron supplementation, red meat excess before testing, or early iron overload. Serum iron naturally fluctuates during the day, so context matters.
Check ferritin and transferrin saturation to determine if iron overload is developing. Avoid unnecessary iron supplementation if ferritin is also elevated.
Serum Iron: {{value}} {{unit}} — borderline highElevated serum iron, especially alongside high ferritin and transferrin saturation, can indicate iron overload — most commonly hereditary hemochromatosis. Excess iron deposits in organs including the liver, heart, and pancreas, causing progressive damage.
See your doctor. Ferritin, transferrin saturation, and genetic testing for HFE mutations (hereditary hemochromatosis) should be checked. Early detection and treatment (regular blood removal (a treatment that draws out blood)) prevents serious organ damage.
Serum Iron: {{value}} {{unit}} — above reference range (ref: {{low}}–{{high}})Very high serum iron can indicate acute iron poisoning (especially in children after supplement ingestion) or noticeable hereditary hemochromatosis with organ iron loading. Iron toxicity damages cells through free radical production.
Seek emergency medical care. Acute iron poisoning is a pediatric emergency. In adults with known hemochromatosis, urgent blood removal (a treatment that draws out blood) and hepatic evaluation are needed.
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