Iron Studies Test

Iron is an integral part of the haemoglobin and basically helps carry oxygen throughout the body and al the cells. Low iron levels mean that the body can’t make enough red blood cells and this leads to fatigue and other symptoms.

Reference Values
Gender Age Value µg/dL
Male Between 0-3 months 72-203
Male Between 3-11 months 23-142
Male Between 1-3 years 25-126
Male Between 3-10 years 15-128
Male Between 10-14 years 32-107
Male Between 14-18 years 30-130
Male Greater than 18 years 65-175
Female Between 0-3 months 75-235
Female Between 3-11 months 60-192
Female Between 1-3 years 55-162
Female Between 3-10 years 28-122
Female Between 10-14 years 25-102
Female Between 14-18 years 25-107
Female Greater than 18 years 50-170

Interpretations
High or low electrolyte levels can be attributed to a variety of conditions. Generally, the levels reflect the intake through diet, amount absorbed by the body, the amount of water in a person's body, and the amount eliminated by the kidneys. They are also influenced by several hormones such as aldosterone, a hormone that conserves sodium and promotes the elimination of potassium, and natriuretic peptides, which increase elimination of sodium by the kidneys.