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Iron Level (Fe) - Serum Iron

Results and Values

What do the test results mean?

Normal serum iron levels are:

Men: 65 to 176 g/dL (micrograms/deciliter)

Women: 50 to 170 g/dL

Newborns: 100 to 250 g/dL

Children: 50 to 120 g/dL

Very high levels of serum iron can indicate a number of conditions. These include:

hemolytic anemia, which occurs when hemoglobin leaks out of red blood cells

hemosiderosis or hemochromatosis, which are genetic disorders that cause iron to build up in the body

iron poisoning, caused by ingestion of too much iron

a large blood transfusion

lead poisoning, caused by accidental ingestion of lead

liver problems, such as hepatitis or cirrhosis

Low serum iron levels may be a sign of:

chronic blood loss, such as gastrointestinal bleeding

a diet low in iron

iron deficiency anemia

poor absorption of iron from the digestive tract

third-trimester pregnancy

tumor growth

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