1085. Ferritin
Description
Ferritin is a complex of iron and protein that is responsible for the storage and transport of iron. Ferritin levels change with the development of anemia, cancer of the liver, spleen, bone marrow, which makes it possible to use this analysis in the diagnosis of these diseases.
Ferritin levels should be studied in conjunction with the determination of iron, transferrin, B vitamins.
When and who needs the test?
- Differential diagnosis of anemia
- Assessment of iron deficiency anemia and monitoring of iron replacement therapy
- Diagnosis and monitoring of iron deficiency or excess
- Diagnostics and monitoring of oncological diseases
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...
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