Ferritin test in Kite Beach, read by a doctor.
Most Kite Beach residents who book a Ferritin with us have either a family history, a vague symptom they can't shake, or a "borderline" result from somewhere else. Optimal iron status supports cognitive function, immunity and exercise capacity. Both deficiency and overload accelerate ageing.
What Ferritin actually tells us
The body's main iron storage protein. Low ferritin = depleted iron stores; high ferritin = iron overload or inflammation.
Interpreted with full blood count, transferrin saturation, B12, folate and CRP — ferritin rises with inflammation so a 'normal' value can hide deficiency.
High Ferritin
>300 µg/L (men) or >200 (women) — investigate haemochromatosis, fatty liver, alcohol use or inflammation.
Low Ferritin
<30 µg/L = iron deficiency, even with normal haemoglobin. <15 = severe.
Symptoms we ask about
- • Fatigue
- • Hair shedding
- • Restless legs
- • Cold intolerance
- • Breathlessness
- • Brittle nails
- • Pica
Risk factors
- • Menorrhagia
- • Vegetarian/vegan diet
- • Pregnancy
- • Bariatric surgery
- • Coeliac or IBD
- • Frequent blood donation
Conditions linked
- • Iron deficiency anaemia
- • Haemochromatosis
- • NAFLD
- • Chronic inflammation
Lifestyle that moves the needle
- • Iron-rich foods with vitamin C
- • Treat menstrual loss
- • Avoid tea with meals
- • Consider supplementation under guidance
Further tests we may run
- • Iron studies
- • FBC
- • Coeliac screen
- • Faecal occult blood / FIT
- • Liver function for overload
Treatments where indicated
- • Oral iron 3x weekly (better absorbed than daily)
- • IV iron infusion at home for severe or intolerant cases
- • Venesection for haemochromatosis
Retest: 8–12 weeks after starting iron.
Questions from Kite Beach patients
How do I book a Ferritin test in Kite Beach?
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WhatsApp us or call +971 4 566 1486. We confirm a nurse slot for Kite Beach — most patients are seen within 60–90 minutes — and the GP call is included.
How much does Ferritin cost in Kite Beach?
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Standalone Ferritin is typically AED 150–350 depending on the panel. We bundle it free into our Comprehensive Health Checks (AED 1,500 men / 1,800 women) and our Unlimited Bloods membership.
What does an abnormal Ferritin mean for me?
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That's exactly the conversation you'll have with the GP. Interpreted with full blood count, transferrin saturation, B12, folate and CRP — ferritin rises with inflammation so a 'normal' value can hide deficiency.
Is the GP a real doctor?
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Yes — GMC-registered, British-trained. The same doctor who reads your Ferritin is the one who phones you in Kite Beach.
Will my employer or insurer see the result?
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We don't share with employers or insurers. As a DHA-licensed clinic we upload to NABIDH; other DHA-connected providers can technically access your record.
Healthcare should feel simple.
Send an enquiry and our team will come back to you — no waiting rooms, no run-around.