by Dr John Limansky | Jul 3, 2023 | Primary Health Markers, Proteins
A plasma protein with different subtypes. May be elevated due to cancer, autoimmunity, elevated oestrogen. May be decreased due to haemolytic anaemia, nephrosis, compromised immune system. Plasma is the largest single component of blood, It is a clear, straw-coloured liquid, which carries platelets, red and white blood cells.
by Dr John Limansky | Jul 3, 2023 | Inflammation, Primary Health Markers, Proteins
Ferritin may be elevated due to hemochromatosis and other genetic conditions, inflammation, liver damage, haemolytic or sideroblastic anaemia. May be decreased due to poor intake, poor absorption, chronic blood loss, chronic disease or infection, progesterone birth control pills.
