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Hi.
Could anyone help on the below results please? I'm at my wits end with my drs. I am still awaiting my Gene results to find out if I have Hemochromatosis or not. I know I have high ferritin levels but how high are they? I also know that my usual iron levels are normal.
thanks in advance x
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Nic42
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Specimen
Specimen Type: SERUM
Specimen Reference#: 1
Collected: 18 Apr 2017
Received: 18 Apr 2017
Provider Sample ID: JJ596373V
Pathology Investigations
Serum ferritin level 253 ug/L [22.0 - 133.0]
Outside reference range
Ferritin <20 - Iron Deficiency
Ferritin 20 - 30 - Depleted Iron Stores
Please investigate and correct if appropriate
General Information
Service Type: New
Status: Unspecified
Provider Report ID: 2-64391730290004
Report Date: 18 Apr 2017
Message Recipient
GP Practice
Position: Healthcare Organisation
Ordering Party
GP - Dr Amy Wilson
Position: Healthcare Professional
Message Recipient
GP - Dr Amy Wilson
Position: Healthcare Professional
Laboratory Service Provider
Chesterfield
Position: Healthcare Organisation
Laboratory Service Provider
General Pathology
Position: Department
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Serum ferritin level
bruce97898 Nic42
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Hi Nick, your level is technically in most labs' normal range (but pushes the upper limit) , but higher than what most people have. I would get the genetic test, and if positive they will bring you down, but you'll have caught it in time to avoid the bigger health issues that come from high iron levels.