Serum Ferritin in Mumbai

Serum Ferritin test measures the levels of ferritin in the blood and assesses the body’s capacity to store iron. It is available at an affordable price in Mumbai with Tata 1mg labs. Ferritin is one of the essential proteins that controls the absorption and release of iron in the body. A low ferritin level indicates an iron deficiency, while an excess might lead to hemochromatosis, which can cause organ damage. 

Your doctor may suggest Serum Ferritin test if you have symptoms suggestive of iron deficiency, such as weakness, pale or yellow skin, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, cold hands and feet, etc., or iron overload, such as joint pain, stomach pain, weight loss, gray skin color, etc. This test can also be advised in patients suffering from chronic infections, autoimmune diseases, liver diseases, kidney failure, etc. as increased ferritin levels can be observed in such conditions.