Above the range
Common causes of a high Ferritin
- Iron overload / hemochromatosis
- Inflammation or infection (acute-phase reactant)
- Liver disease
- Malignancy
Looking for the other direction? See what causes a low Ferritin.
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Above the range
What causes a high Ferritin?
Normal range 12-300 ng/mL (12-300 µg/L SI). Specimen: Serum. See the full Ferritin reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for Ferritin?
The standard teaching reference range for Ferritin is 12-300 ng/mL in conventional units, or 12-300 µg/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum.
| Specimen | Serum |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 12-300 ng/mL |
| SI range | 12-300 µg/L |
| Panel | Iron Studies |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Ferritin normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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