Low iron without anemia can still signal serious illness
David Nunez
David Nunez
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
David, a graduate of SUNY Cortland, has spent over seven years covering local government and political issues for the Syracuse New Times. His investigative work has often spotlighted transparency and accountability in local governance, making him a vital voice in civic journalism.
More from David →Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM · 1 min read
Dear Doctor Roach: I’m a 66-year-old female who’s in good health. I was experiencing some dizziness and was prevented from donating blood due to a failed finger prick test. I asked my doctor to check my iron levels. All my blood work was excellent, except that my ferritin level was 19 ng/mL with an iron saturation of 18%.