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Today I was deferred from giving blood because I was told that my iron count was too low. I stumbled across your question while looking for my own answer. This is what I have come up with:
To test for iron levels they do a hemoglobin (Hb) test. Here are the normal levels -
Hemoglobin is measured in grams per deciliter of blood. The normal levels are:
- Women: 12.1 to 15.1 gm/dl
- Men: 13.8 to 17.2 gm/dl
- Children: 11 to 16 g/dl
- Pregnant women: 11 to 12 g/dl
Low levels of hemoglobin may be a result of:
- Anemia.
- Erythropoetin deficiency.
- RBC destruction.
- Hemorrhaging (bleeding).
- Lead poisoning.
- Malnutrition.
- Iron, folate, vitamin B12 or vitamin B6 deficiency.
- Overhydration.
According to the South African National Blood Service your Iron Level to donate blood should be above 12.5, as this ensures that you have enough iron for yourself and the person receving your blood. Therefore a normal healthy persons iron should range between 11 - 14.
NOTE: Different hospitals/labs use slightly different ranges. Newborns to 3 days old: 100-250 mcg/dL Age 3 days - 10 months: 40-100 mcg/dL Age 10 months - 10 years: 50-120 mcg/dL Age 10 years to adults: Males: 48-180 mcg/dL, Females 37-170 mcg/dL
For men a normal serum iron level is 65-176 micrograms per deciliter.
For woman a normal serum iron level is 50-170 micrograms per deciliter.
For children a normal serum iron level is 50-120 micrograms per deciliter.
For newborns a normal serum iron level is 100-250 micrograms per deciliter.
But if you are trying to evaluate iron in terms of anemia, you also need to look at some other variables such as total iron binding capacity, ferritin level, transferrin level, hemoglobin, and hematocrit.
I was told by my doctor that 14 is normal. My mother (who is a RN) said 20 is normal. Mine is 9 and I was put on iron pills...so I CAN say that 9 is NOT normal.
Iron levels vary on diet and lifestyles, but normal levels for women are 30 to 126 ug/dL.
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What should women be cautious to include in their diet?
Women should be cautious to include iron and calcium in their diets.
What should your iron count be to give blood?
12.5 for women, I'm not sure about how much the iron count for men should be.
What age group has a high risk group for iron deficiency?
Infants, children, and some women are the group that has a higher risk of having an iron deficiency. A lot of pregnant women have to take iron supplements because a lot of the time their iron will drop below the efficient level.
If your ferritin level is less than 3 what should you do?
Go to a hematologist for an iron infusion.
Is 90 a low iron level for a 41 year old female?
Well usually normal blood iron level is said to be at 60 to 170 mcg/dl(Microgram/deciliter). On average and it is well known that women have slightly lower iron levels. So 90 is quite good and for you dear.
What does a ferritin level 3 mean?
It means that your iron store level is extrememly low. i would think that ou must be exheausted. A healthy level is 75 or over, although many women in \britain only have around 15. You will need supplements /injections or an iron infusion. Good luck.
Is 220 a high iron level?
Yes, it is a very high iron level.
Can iron folic aicdhelp women get pregnant?
can iron folic acid help women get pregant
Can pregnant women eat dolphin?
Dolphins are the mammals of the ocean with the highest level of led and should not be eaten by pregnant women.
How come my ferritin level is 7 and my iron level 135 can you explain why i am so tired if my iron level is so high?
Ferritin is a protein that stores iron. Low ferritin is a precursor to anemia, so if you do nothing about the low ferritin level your iron level will eventually drop.
Why do women need iron?
They suffer iron loss when they menstruate.
Women who bleed heavily during their menstrual periods may be deficient in what element?
Women may want to make sure they are taking an iron supplement to replace the iron lost during the heavy bleeding, although they should check with their doctor to make sure they do not suffer from a condition of having too much iron.
