Ferritin blood test: Definition, normal ranges, and treatment

Ferritin blood test: Definition, normal ranges, and treatment

What to know about ferritin blood tests for anemia

By Jayne Leonard

Reviewed by J. Keith Fisher, M.D.

Ferritin is a protein in blood cells that stores iron. A doctor may order a ferritin blood test, sometimes alongside other tests, to check a person's iron levels.

In this article, we discuss the ferritin blood test procedure and how to interpret the results.

We also explain how people can raise or lower their blood ferritin levels.