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what does an elevated ferritin level mean? should i be ...

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what does an elevated ferritin level mean? should i be concerned?

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December 5 2005 at 6:44 AM (12 minutes and 36 seconds later)
         
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Generally these results are in conjunction with other tests to actually determine your iron level. So it's nothing to really worry about. The ferritin test is ordered to see how much iron your body has stored for future use. The test is done, usually with an iron test and TIBC, to learn about iron levels in your blood.

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