Serum Iron: Results and Values (Iron Level (Fe))

$\"$alt_text\"$ ');"); } else { echo" $\"$alt_text\"$ "; } ?>

Alternate Names : Iron Level (Fe)

Normal serum iron levels are:

Men: 65 to 176 g/dL (micrograms/deciliter)

Women: 50 to 170 g/dL

Newborns: 100 to 250 g/dL

Children: 50 to 120 g/dL

Very high levels of serum iron can indicate a number of conditions. These include:

hemolytic anemia, which occurs when hemoglobin leaks out of red blood cells

hemosiderosis or hemochromatosis, which are genetic disorders that cause iron to build up in the body

iron poisoning, caused by ingestion of too much iron

lead poisoning, caused by accidental ingestion of lead

liver problems, such as hepatitis or cirrhosis

Low serum iron levels may be a sign of:

chronic blood loss, such as gastrointestinal bleeding

a diet low in iron

poor absorption of iron from the digestive tract

tumor growth

Previous section		Next section
Serum Iron: Preparation & Expectations

Author: Stephanie Slon, BA
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 06/08/01

$\"$alt_text\"$ ');"); } else { echo" $\"$alt_text\"$ "; } ?>