What Is a Healthy Iron Level?

According to the Mayo Clinic, normal hematocrit levels, or the volume of red blood cells to the total volume of blood, should range between 34.9 and 44.5 percent in women; in men, healthy levels are from 38.8 to 50 percent. Low iron levels usually indicate anemia.

To diagnose anemia or other iron-related blood disorders, doctors often look at the hematocrit levels as well as other variables, such as ferritin and hemoglobin.

Ferritin is a protein in the body which helps to store iron. Low ferritin levels usually indicate a low level of stored iron. Hemoglobin levels in healthy women should be between 12.0-15.5 g/dl and for men, the ratio is between 13.5-17.5 grams of hemoglobin per deciliter. (g/dl)

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