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Ferritin

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Ferritin Test

Description
A protein responsible for the storing of iron in the liver, spleen and bone marrow.
Testing moment
No fasting needed prior to blood sampling.
Low values causes
  • Anemia caused by the absence of iron
High values causes
  • Iron excess
  • Liver cirrhosis
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Non ferriprive anemia
  • Inflammatory conditions
How to get tested

Contact us at 514 975-5226 for a blood test at home for the purpose of evaluating your ferritin.

Perscription & Insurance

All our tests require a medical prescription recommended by any practicing doctor in the province of Quebec.

These prescriptions are necessary in order to proceed with either test and we urge that all medical requests originating from offices or clinics be duly identified.

All medical analysis requested by your doctor are reimbursed by a majority of private insurance companies!