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Ferritin Normal Ranges

Ferritin is the main iron storage protein, found primarily inside cells of the liver, spleen, and bone marrow.

Age GroupSexReference RangeUnitNotes
Adults (18–64)Male20 – 250ng/mL
Adults (18–64)Female10 – 120ng/mL
Elderly (65+)All20 – 300ng/mL

Also reported in: µg/L.

Critical (Panic) Values

Critical Low: < 5 ng/mL. Values outside these limits require immediate clinical attention.

Common Causes of High Ferritin

Hemochromatosis (hereditary iron overload)Chronic liver disease (ferritin stored and released from liver)Acute phase reaction (infection, inflammation, malignancy)

Common Causes of Low Ferritin

Iron deficiency (most common cause of low ferritin worldwide)Pregnancy (increased iron demand)Heavy menstrual bleeding (most common cause in reproductive-age women)

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