Blood test

[Davenpos]

Can anyone help me please ..can't get through to severe asthma team ..Had test result saying 397/ugl in bloods

What does it mean

Anyone know ? tried googling but nothing

Thank you x

[OFJhere]

Hi there, I think it is a ferritin test, testing iron levels for anaemia - I googled and found this info -

too much ferritin is > 1000.

The normal range for blood ferritin is: For men, 24 to 336 micrograms per litre. For women, 11 to 307 micrograms per litre

Hope this helps xx

[Davenpos in reply to OFJhere]

Why stipulate prednisolone....but thank you

[Lysistrata Administrator Community Ambassador]

It may be helpful to edit your post to say that it's pred levels - currently that information is in a new post which is confusing, and is likely to get separated from this one so people won't know what you're referring to. If you look at the bottom of your post, you should be able to see an edit button so you can change it as needed.

Do you know why they were testing? I wasn't able to find much on Google either but I did get the impression your level was a lot higher than is needed for 'replacement' levels of steroid. Which would make sense if you're on a high dose.

I would keep trying to get hold of the asthma team as they will know why the test was done and what it means. Or you could ask the nurses on the helpline here tomorrow to get an idea: 0300 2225800 or WhatsApp [phone] Monday-Friday 0915-5pm

[Davenpos in reply to Lysistrata]

Apologies for late reply...thank you ...i.have no.clue what it means ...I got consultant on Wednesday so I will ask ...x