Iron

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 01.07.2022

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Iron is a chemical element with atomic number 26 and belongs to the ferromagnetic metals. However, for the diagnosis of iron deficiency, ferritin is the most important parameter.

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Normal value: The normal value in serum is between 50 and 150 ug/dl in women and between 50 and 160 ug/dl in men.

Pathologically elevated: Cirrhosis of the liver, hepatitis, thalassemia, pernicious anemia, myelodysplasia, lead poisoning, hyperthyroidism, porphyria, aplasia. Anemia, after a mass transfusion.

Pathologically reduced: in acute or chronic infections, chronic blood loss, tumours, malnutrition and malabsorption

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Last updated on: 01.07.2022

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer