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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.
Mix meat with spinach for maximum iron. Ferritin is a type of protein that stores iron in your body. The amount of ferritin in your blood indicates your iron level. If ferritin is low, you can give it a boost by eating good sources of iron along with foods that increase iron absorption. Iron supplements also help prevent or treat low ferritin, but consult your health care provider before taking supplements to check your ferritin level and determine the right dose.