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The goal of treatment is to remove excess iron from the body and treat any organ damage. A procedure called phlebotomy is the best method for removing excess iron from the body. One-half liter of blood is removed from the body until the iron level is reduced. This may require ma...[read article]

Tests for Hemochromatosis

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Molecular Diagnostic Testing
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Serum iron is a test that measures how much iron is in your blood.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand...  More
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Ferritin is a protein found inside cells that stores iron so your body can use it later. A ferritin test indirectly measures the amount of iron in your blood.The am...  More
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Total iron binding capacity(TIBC) is a blood test that shows if there is too much or too little iron in the blood. Iron is carried in the blood attached to the prot...  More
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Total iron binding capacity(TIBC) is a blood test that shows if there is too much or too little iron in the blood. Iron is carried in the blood attached to the prot...  More
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that lets your doctor see detailed pictures of the inside of your body. MRI combines the use of strong magnets and radio ...  More
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An abdominal CT scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the belly area. CT stands for computed tomography.  More
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination.  More
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A computed tomography(CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body.CAT scan; Computed axial tomography scan; Comput...  More
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Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) is a noninvasive way to take pictures of the body.Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic( CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses p...  More
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A liver biopsy is a test that takes a sample of tissue from the liver for examination.The test is usually done in the hospital. You may be given a medication to cal...  More
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Albumin is a protein made by the liver. A serum albumin test measures the amount of this protein in the clear liquid portion of the blood.A blood sample is needed.  More
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Alanine transaminase(ALT) is an enzyme found in the highest amounts in the liver. Injury to the liver results in release of the substance into the blood.This articl...  More
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AST(aspartate aminotransferase) is an enzyme found in high amounts in heart muscle and liver and skeletal muscle cells. It is also found in lesser amounts in other ...  More
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Medical Procedures for Hemochromatosis

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Phlebotomy is the act of drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut(incision) or puncture in order to obtain a sample for analysis and diag...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Hemochromatosis

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DEFEROXAMINE (dee fer OX a meen) helps to remove excess iron from the body. This may be necessary in patients who have received multiple blood transfusions and peop...  More
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