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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.
A lower-than-normal ferritin level can indicate that you have an iron deficiency, which can happen when you donât consume enough iron in your daily diet. Another condition that affects iron levels is anemia, which is when you donât have enough red blood cells for iron to attach to.ou can also have very high ferritin levels, which can cause unpleasant symptoms as well. Symptoms of excess ferritin include: 1  stomach pain. 2  heart palpitations or chest pains. 3  unexplained weakness. 4  joint pain.