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Ferritin

Why the test is performed:

This test is measures the amount of iron in the body. Iron is important for red blood cell production.

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Ferritin is a protein that stores iron in the body. The serum ferritin level -- the amount of ferritin in your blood -- is directly proportional to the amount of iron stored in your body.

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