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Screening family members of a person diagnosed with hemochromatosis may detect the disease early so that treatment can be started before organ damage has occurred in other affected relatives.
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Screening for hemochromatosis is cost effective, particularly for certain groups of people. Relatives of patients with hemochromatosis—including children, siblings, and parents—should be tested by the most appropriate method.
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Iron deficiency can be a sign of a more serious problem, such as internal bleeding. Anyone suffering from iron-deficiency anemia should always undergo a thorough evaluation by a healthcare professional to determine the cause.Iron overdose in child...
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Screening for hemochromatosis is cost effective, particularly for certain groups of people. Relatives of patients with hemochromatosis—including children, siblings, and parents—should be tested by the most appropriate method.
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Patients should be informed of any abnormal test results. Health care professionals may refer patients with iron deficiency to a dietitian to discuss nutrition therapy.
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Recent high stress levels or sleep deprivation are additional reasons for postponing iron tests.Blood samples for iron tests should be taken early in the morning because serum iron levels vary during the day. This precaution is especially importan...
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Screening for hemochromatosis is cost effective, particularly for certain groups of people. Relatives of patients with hemochromatosis—including children, siblings, and parents—should be tested by the most appropriate method.
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