How Does One Interpret Iron, Iron Saturation, CO2, Keytones, Hemoglobin And RDW Levels?

Posted on Thu, 12 Oct 2023

Question: 65 year old male - lab results - what do they mean. Iron 55 (65-175) Iron Saturation 18% (20-55) CO2 18 (20-30) Keytones, urine 5 (NEG) Hemoglobin 18.1 (13.5-17.7) Hct 54% (42-53) RDW 17.0% (11.0-14.5)

Answered by Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Iron deficiency

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking

This is. iron deficiency without anemia.The best way to see whether you have an iron deficiency is by measuring your level of ferritin, a protein found inside cells that stores iron so your body can use it later.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng