Ferritin Level Test Singapore
Check Your Body’s Ferritin Levels – Identify Iron Deficiency Early
Ferritin is a key marker of your body’s iron storage. Low ferritin levels are often the first sign of iron deficiency, even before anemia develops. A simple blood test can give you vital insights into your health, especially if you're feeling persistently tired or run down.
What Is a Ferritin Level Blood Test?
Ferritin is a protein that stores iron in your body. The ferritin blood test measures how much iron is stored, not just circulating in your blood, making it one of the most accurate ways to detect iron deficiency.
This test is especially helpful in identifying:
- Early-stage iron deficiency
- Iron deficiency without anaemia
- Chronic low energy or fatigue related to iron storage issues
- Iron overload (less common, but important to rule out)
Why Is Ferritin Testing Important?
Iron is essential for oxygen transport, energy production, and brain function. Low ferritin can impact your quality of life long before full-blown anemia develops. You may benefit from ferritin testing if you:
- Feel tired, weak, or dizzy often
- Have heavy or prolonged periods
- Are pregnant or trying to conceive
- Follow a vegetarian or vegan diet
- Are recovering from surgery or illness
- Are an endurance athlete
- Have digestive conditions (e.g., celiac, Crohn’s) affecting absorption
Symptoms of Low Ferritin Levels
Common signs to watch for include:
- Chronic fatigue
- Pale skin
- Hair thinning or brittle nails
- Shortness of breath
- Brain fog or trouble focusing
- Dizziness or fainting spells
- Cold extremities
- Irregular heartbeat or palpitations
What Causes Low Ferritin Levels?
1. Blood Loss
- Heavy or prolonged menstrual periods
- Gastrointestinal bleeding (e.g. ulcers, polyps, hemorrhoids, colon cancer)
- Frequent blood donation or recent surgery
2. Inadequate Iron Intake
- Diet low in iron-rich foods (e.g. red meat, leafy greens, legumes)
- Vegetarian or vegan diets without proper supplementation
- Poor infant or elderly nutrition
3. Poor Iron Absorption
- Gastrointestinal conditions like:
- Celiac disease
- Crohn’s disease
- Helicobacter pylori infection
- After bariatric surgery or intestinal surgery
- Chronic diarrhea
4. Increased Iron Needs
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Rapid growth in children or adolescents
- Intense physical activity (e.g. endurance athletes)
5. Chronic Illness or Inflammation
- Chronic infections
- Autoimmune diseases (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, lupus)
- Chronic kidney disease
Who Should Get a Ferritin Test?
Ferritin testing is especially recommended for:
- Women with heavy menstrual cycles
- Pregnant women (to monitor iron needs)
- People with unexplained fatigue
- Vegetarians, vegans, or people with restrictive diets
- Patients with gastrointestinal conditions affecting nutrient absorption
- Individuals with suspected anaemia (chronic weakness, postural giddiness/near fainting symptoms)
Why Ferritin Is Especially Important
Low ferritin levels can indicate iron deficiency even before anaemia develops. It’s especially helpful in detecting early-stage deficiency, even if your haemoglobin appears normal. That’s why ferritin testing is often included in health screening panels for women, children, and the elderly.
Ferritin Levels Tests
Ferritin
Iron Deficiency Profile
Vitamin & Mineral Deficiency Panel (Vitamin D, B12, Folate, Iron, Magnesium)
Full Blood Count (FBC) and Peripheral Blood Film (PBF)
*Turnaround time 3-7 working days
After The Test
Once your ferritin level test is completed, here is what you can expect:
How You’ll Receive Results
- Turnaround time: Results are usually ready within 3–5 working days.
- Secure delivery: Your results will be sent via WhatsApp or email once available. If further review is required, our clinic will contact you to schedule a consultation.
What the Results Mean
- Normal results: If your ferritin levels are within the healthy range, this suggests your iron storage is adequate. No treatment may be required, but our doctor may still advise on maintaining a balanced diet to support long-term health.
- Low ferritin: This indicates low iron storage, often linked to iron deficiency anaemia. We will arrange a review session to explain your results and discuss treatment options, such as supplementation and dietary changes.
- High ferritin: Elevated ferritin may suggest inflammation, liver disease, or iron overload (such as haemochromatosis). In this case, our doctor will explain your results in detail and recommend further investigations.
Confidentiality
Your ferritin test results are treated with the highest level of confidentiality .
Next Steps & Ongoing Care
- Dietary and supplement advice: Our doctor may recommend iron-rich foods or supplementation if deficiency is confirmed, along with safe dosage guidance.
- Further testing: If abnormal results are found, additional tests (e.g., full iron studies, complete blood count, or liver function tests) may be suggested.
- Monitoring: Repeat testing may be advised after a few months to track your response to treatment or to confirm stability.
- Specialist referral: If results suggest a more complex condition (e.g., chronic inflammation, liver disease, or genetic iron overload), our doctor will refer you to a trusted haematologist, gastroenterologist, or relevant specialist.
- Preventive care: Patients with higher risk (e.g., heavy menstrual cycles, pregnancy, vegetarian or vegan diets, or chronic illness) may benefit from regular monitoring.
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*Prices listed were last updated on 1 July 2023. Prices may be subject to change.
*Price does not include consultation fee and GST.
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General
- Detect iron deficiency or iron overload
- Investigate symptoms like fatigue, dizziness, or hair loss
- Monitor chronic conditions that affect iron levels (e.g. inflammation, liver disease)
- Support diagnosis of anaemia or haemochromatosis
- Serum iron measures the amount of iron circulating in your blood at a given time
- Ferritin reflects your long-term iron stores
- Feel tired, weak, or dizzy
- Have hair loss, pale skin, or shortness of breath
- Have heavy periods or are pregnant
- Follow a vegetarian or low-iron diet
- Have chronic diseases like inflammatory bowel disease, kidney disease, or cancer
- Are being monitored for anaemia or iron overload
- Your iron intake or supplementation
- Menstrual blood loss
- Inflammation or infection
- Iron deficiency anaemia
- Poor dietary intake
- Blood loss (e.g. menstruation, ulcers, GI issues)
- Malabsorption conditions (e.g. celiac disease)
- Iron overload (e.g. haemochromatosis)
- Chronic inflammation
- Liver disease
- Certain cancers or infections
- Iron-rich foods (e.g. red meat, legumes, leafy greens)
- Iron supplements
- Testing for underlying causes (e.g. menstrual loss, gut bleeding)
