What iron and haemoglobin levels are 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.18846201
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Abstract

Diagnosis of iron deficiency is typically made with serum ferritin levels below 30 µg/L in adults and below 12 µg/L in children, with anemia indicated by specific hemoglobin thresholds that vary by age and gender.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Iron Metabolism and Disorders Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders Hematological disorders and diagnostics

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