Iron (Fe) Levels & Iron Blood Test: Purpose, Procedure, Results

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Iron is a mineral in your body that comes from foods like red meat and fortified cereals or from anemia. This means you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells to transport oxygen to your organs and tissues.

A high iron level can be caused by:

  • Taking too many
  • Hemochromatosis — a condition that makes it harder for your body to remove excess iron
  • Blood transfusions

Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your test results. Find out what steps to take to treat your condition.