What serum ferritin level is used to diagnose iron deficiency?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18846142
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Abstract

A serum ferritin level of less than 30 µg/L is commonly used to diagnose iron deficiency in adults, with different thresholds for specific populations and conditions.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Iron Metabolism and Disorders Erythropoietin and Anemia Treatment Hematological disorders and diagnostics

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
3 March 2026
Language
EN