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Hemochromatosis

04/20/2009

Question:

What would be considered normal iron count in the blood for a 67 year old female? Would you consider 167 count to be high? Thank you.

Answer:

The following information is from MedlinePlus:

Normal Results

Note: mcg/dl = micrograms per deciliter
Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.

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The Ohio State University Amy Curry Sturm, MS, CGC
Certified Genetic Counselor
Medical Genetics Program
Division of Human Genetics
Department of Internal Medicine
College of Medicine
The Ohio State University
Amy Curry Sturm, MS, CGC