Could you have iron deficiency?

Ferritin, blood count, symptoms and inflammation belong together. This check explains what your answers may mean and what still needs medical assessment.

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Guidance for adults. Enter ferritin in ng/ml or µg/l. These thresholds are not universal treatment instructions.

Medically reviewed by Dr. med. Jonida Gjolli

Your answers remain on this page during the check. They are not sent to the practice and are not stored permanently.

Who is this check for?
Do you have acute symptoms or unusual bleeding?
What is your ferritin level?

If known: ng/ml or µg/l. These units are numerically equivalent. Enter without thousands separators, e.g. 28.5. Otherwise leave blank.

What is your transferrin saturation (TSAT)?

If known: percentage, e.g. 18. Otherwise leave blank. Where possible, use results taken around the same time.

How was your haemoglobin (Hb) assessed?
Is there evidence of inflammation?

Please also select any known inflammatory condition under risk factors.

Which symptoms do you have?

You can select several answers. Leave blank if none apply.

Which risk factors or special circumstances apply?

You can select several answers. Leave blank if none apply.

Have you recently had an iron infusion or blood transfusion?
Have you been medically diagnosed with restless legs?

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