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)