Ferritin

Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs   What is the Lab Name for Ferritin Lab Values? Ferritin   What is Ferritin in terms of Nursing Labs? Ferritin is a protein that stores iron. It is formed in the liver spleen and bone marrow. Ferritin in the blood is usually proportional to stored ferritin. Ferritin is a more sensitive and specific test for identifying iron-deficiency anemia, however, it is usually measured in conjunction with total iron binding capacity and iron.   What is the Normal Range for Ferritin? 20-300 ng/mL   What are the Indications for Ferritin? Diagnosing: Iron-deficiency anemia Hemochromatosis Monitor: Iron levels   What would cause Increased Levels of Ferritin? Inflammation Alcoholic liver disease Multiple blood transfusions Hemochromatosis Long term Gastrointestinal(GI) bleeding Iron-deficiency anemia Heavy menstrual bleeding   What would cause Decreased Levels of Ferritin? Long term Gastrointestinal(GI) bleeding Iron-deficiency anemia Heavy menstrual bleeding