Indicator Explainer
Iron
An element with atomic symbol Fe, atomic number 26, and atomic weight 55.85.
This page explains what the indicator is and how results are interpreted in general terms. Reference ranges depend on the laboratory, the method, and your own situation — no single “normal value” applies to everyone. This page is health information, not a diagnosis. For symptoms, treatment, or urgent concerns, contact a healthcare professional.
When it is tested
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C598. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Reading results
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Iron (C598)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C598. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Iron imbalance and colorectal cancer risk: Genetic and dietary influence. — Chin Med J (Engl), 2026-10-10 (PMID 42855821; literature)
- S = 3/2 Iron(I)-Bisphosphine-Ate Complexes: Synthesis, Characterization, and Reactivity for Electrophile Activation. — Angew Chem Int Ed Engl, 2026-10-09 (PMID 42855449; literature)
- Clarifications and Concerns Regarding the Manuscript "Comparing Iron Prophylaxis Strategies in Infants: Is Sucrosomial Iron a Better Alternative?" — J Pediatr Hematol Oncol, 2026-10-09 (PMID 42854212; literature)
- Role of subcortical iron in Parkinson's disease, prodromal-depression, and dementia: Comparative links to anemias and osteoporosis. — J Alzheimers Dis, 2026-10-09 (PMID 42852947; literature)
- Engineered Escherichia coli nrfA Reduces Cadmium Accumulation in Rice by Modulating Bacterial-Driven Nitrogen Cycling and Root Iron Plaque Formation. — Environ Res, 2026-10-15 (PMID 42880468; literature)
- Efficacy and safety of Siddha regimen for management of mild to moderate iron deficiency anaemia amongst reproductive age-group women as compared to iron folic acid supplements: A protocol for an open labelled, multicentric randomized equivalence trial. — J Ayurveda Integr Med, 2026-10-15 (PMID 42879886; literature)
- Convergent Biogenic Magnetite Formation from Diverse Iron (Oxyhydr)oxide Precursors Drives Cr(VI) Reduction via an Environmental Battery Mechanism. — Environ Sci Technol, 2026-10-23 (PMID 42913490; literature)
- MITE insertions generate enhancers for iron transporter CwIRT1 activation in citrus. — Plant Physiol, 2026-10-23 (PMID 42913484; literature)
- A Curcumin-Loaded Iron-Porphyrin Covalent Organic Framework Alleviates Atherosclerosis by Modulating Oxidative Stress and Lipid Metabolism. — Small, 2026-10-28 (PMID 42952270; literature)
- The Major Iron Transporter DMT1 Promotes Renal Fibrosis by Activating Ferroptosis and Enforcing TGF-β1 Signaling in Renal Tubular Cells. — Antioxid Redox Signal, 2026-10-28 (PMID 42951603; literature)