Ferritin/CRP Ratio
The ferritin/CRP ratio helps separate true iron overload from inflammation-driven ferritin elevation, since ferritin is both an iron storage protein and an acute phase reactant. A low ratio (high CRP, moderately high ferritin) suggests inflammation, while a high ratio (high ferritin, low CRP) is more consistent with actual iron accumulation. Useful in chronic disease workups.
Optimal range: who says what
No institution or named practitioner we track states an optimal target for Ferritin/CRP Ratio. How we verify ranges.
- No stated targetNo established clinical targetUsed to judge whether an elevated ferritin reflects iron stores or inflammation
- Lab reference intervalNo established clinical rangeWhat a lab report flags against. A lab interval is not an optimal target.
1 providers include this
Inflammation & Immune Markers
Why Ferritin/CRP Ratio matters
Helps distinguish true iron storage from inflammation-driven ferritin elevation. High ferritin with high CRP suggests inflammation rather than iron overload. Useful for assessing iron status in the context of chronic disease.
Which Providers Test Ferritin/CRP Ratio?
Of the panels we itemize, only Vitality Blueprint Standard ($375/year, 108 biomarkers) includes Ferritin/CRP Ratio.
1 panel that includes it, cheapest first
| Provider | Annual Cost | Total Biomarkers | $/Biomarker |
|---|---|---|---|
| $375 | 108 | $3.47 |
$/Biomarker is annual cost divided by the panel's advertised biomarker count, not the price of this one test. We track 23 blood test providers (32 plans); 21 of those plans are itemized marker by marker. Compare all of them.
20 itemized panels do not include Ferritin/CRP Ratio
Superpower · WHOOP Advanced Labs · Labcorp OnDemand · Life Extension Elite · Everlywell · Mito Health · InsideTracker · Function Health · Marek Health Base · Marek Health Comprehensive · Marek Health Complete · Marek Health Executive · Blueprint · Empirical Health · Oura Health Panels · SiPhox Health · Hims Labs · Healthspan · Vitality Blueprint Elite · Ultrahuman Blood Vision Annual
11 providers not itemized in our matrix
We have not itemized these marker by marker (some sell tests one at a time), so this page cannot say whether they offer Ferritin/CRP Ratio. Check with them directly.
Life Extension Standard · Quest Health · Ultrahuman Blood Vision · Lifeforce · Hundred Health · Personalabs · Walk-In Lab · HealthLabs · WHOOP Specialized Panels · Marek Health Essential · Vitality Blueprint Upload
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the optimal range for Ferritin/CRP Ratio?
No established clinical target: Used to judge whether an elevated ferritin reflects iron stores or inflammation. No established clinical range.
Which blood test providers include Ferritin/CRP Ratio?
1 of the 21 blood testing panels we itemize marker by marker include Ferritin/CRP Ratio in their panels. This biomarker has limited availability.
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Medical Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider about your specific health needs.
Last reviewed Aug 26, 2026 · First published Mar 12, 2026