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
Ferritin