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Ferritin level - slightly elevated

Ok I am 53 yrs old and have a slightly elevated ferritin level. My level on my last blood test was 193.  Can anyone relate to this and is this level too high ?  193 ng/ml
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High ferritin may have been caused by a chronic disease.
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High level of ferritin may indicate various pathologies, including inflammation or infection, since this protein is an acute phase reactant that increases its concentration in that context.
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