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Should I See A Hematologist For My Iron Levels?
Hi, I was just referred to a hematologist. My ferritin level is 4; Iron Serum 25; Iron Saturation is 8. Hemoglobin and Hematocrit are 10.4 and 33.3. Do these levels warrant additional iron supplement? And is it necessary for me to see a hematologist?
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
Hi there, these blood tests are suggestive of iron deficiency, I would advise my patients for iron supplementation, body needs iron even after normal hemoglobin to replenish is iron store, A hematologist can be deferred and it could be treated by a physician and he may recheck your iron levels after 2-3 months of iron supplementation.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. You can get back to me after 2-3 months with repeat iron studies.
Wishing you good health
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. You can get back to me after 2-3 months with repeat iron studies.
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