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Common causes of a low Serum Iron
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Chronic blood loss
- Poor intake or absorption
Looking for the other direction? See what causes a high Serum Iron.
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What causes a low Serum Iron?
Normal range 60-170 µg/dL (11-30 µmol/L SI). Specimen: Serum (morning, fasting). See the full Serum Iron reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for Serum Iron?
The standard teaching reference range for Serum Iron is 60-170 µg/dL in conventional units, or 11-30 µmol/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum (morning, fasting).
| Specimen | Serum (morning, fasting) |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 60-170 µg/dL |
| SI range | 11-30 µmol/L |
| Panel | Iron Studies |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Serum Iron 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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