Low Iron Levels Prevent Blood Donation, Raise Health Concerns

• A 66-year-old woman experienced dizziness and was unable to donate blood due to a failed finger prick test.
• Her ferritin level was 19 ng/mL and iron saturation was 18%, both below normal ranges.
• Despite other excellent blood work results, these low iron levels raised health concerns.
• The woman sought medical advice regarding her iron levels after the blood donation attempt.
• Further investigation into the cause and implications of her low iron levels is needed.