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How Does Iron Level In Body Get Decreased In Two Different Test?

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Posted on Wed, 7 Feb 2024
Question: i had labs done tuesday fasting and my iron was 195 tuesday. retested thursday abd it was 98. why would it be lower? nothing different was done
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Answered by Dr. LAKSHMI (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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The difference in value could me multiple reason such a diet before test, medications used,different laboratory. Considering the above both values under normal limit no intervention is required.

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How Does Iron Level In Body Get Decreased In Two Different Test?

Brief Answer: Hi kindly read below Detailed Answer: Hi, The difference in value could me multiple reason such a diet before test, medications used,different laboratory. Considering the above both values under normal limit no intervention is required. Regards,