Product Specification
| Specimen Types | Serum |
| Specimen Capacity | 10μL |
| Reaction Time | 15 min |
| Sample Capacity | 80μL |
| Detection Range | 1-1000ng/mL |
Clinical Significance
Low levels of iron can cause heart failure (when your heart doesn’t pump blood to your body as well as it should). It can also cause these symptoms: Chest pain Leg pain Ringing in the ears, or tinnitus
A ferritin blood test can also help your doctor figure out whether your body is storing too much iron. High levels may point to alcohol abuse, infection, liver disease, rheumatoid arthritis, overactive thyroid, or some types of cancer. Symptoms of high iron levels vary and can include: Exhaustion Heart problems Joint pain Low sex drive Loss of body hair Stomach pain Weight loss Abdominal pain Lack of energy
Intent Use
Knowing whether you have too much ferritin in your blood or not enough can give your doctor clues about your overall iron levels. The more ferritin in your blood, the more stored iron your body has.
