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Definition. A ferritin test measures the amount of ferritin in your blood. Ferritin is a blood cell protein that contains iron. A ferritin test helps your doctor understand how much iron your body is storing.If a ferritin test reveals that your blood ferritin level is lower than normal, it indicates your body's iron stores are low and you have iron deficiency.If a ferritin test shows higher than normal levels, it could indicate that you have a condition that causes your body to store too much iron. ferritin test helps your doctor understand how much iron your body is storing. If a ferritin test reveals that your blood ferritin level is lower than normal, it indicates your body's iron stores are low and you have iron deficiency.
Lower than normal results. A lower than normal ferritin level indicates that you have iron deficiency. You may also be anemic. If your ferritin level is low, your doctor will work to determine the cause. Higher than normal results. A higher than normal ferritin level can be caused by: Hemochromatosis â A condition that causes your body to absorb too much iron from the food you eat. Porphyria â A group of disorders caused by an enzyme deficiency that affects your nervous system and skin.