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An iron studies blood test will determine your iron levels, but anyone can have high amounts of iron in there blood for a number of different reasons.
A blood test analysing your 'genes' will show 100% positive if you have the mutated gene or not, which indicates hereditary/genetic hemochromatosis.
If positive, don't let your local doctor treat you - ask to be referred to a hemotologist for the first six months so your current condition can be monitored properly.
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What else is hemochromatosis known as?
Hemochromatosis is also known as iron overload, bronze diabetes, hereditary hemochromatosis and familial hemochromatosis.
What is the origin of the word hemochromatosis?
Hemochromatosis is Latin-based.
The genetic disorder in which the intestines absorb too much iron is known as?
Hemochromatosis
What are the nursing diagnosis for hemochromatosis?
Hemochromatosis is too much iron in the body. It is also called iron overload.
What is another medical term for hemochromatosis?
Hemosiderosis is a close term to hemochromatosis. Iron overload is another name.
What is the Celtic curse?
Hereditary hemochromatosis
Can you donate blood if you have hemochromatosis?
Yes
What are the causes of hemochromatosis?
you're born with it
Did JFK have hemochromatosis?
JFK had Addison's disease.
What color tube for hemochromatosis?
A lavender-top tube is typically used for testing iron levels in patients with hemochromatosis. Additionally, a green-top tube may also be used for general chemistry testing to monitor liver function and other parameters affected by hemochromatosis.
How much blood is taken for hemochromatosis treatment?
Phlebotomy for treatment of hemochromatosis typically involves removing a unit of blood--250 mg of iron--once a week.
What is the medical term meaning Iron overload?
Hemochromatosis
