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Iron deficiency anemia

2017-11-29 16:48:56
Hello doctor , I want to get check my ferritin levels through blood test. I am now taking iron supplements 100 mg iron each day. If I going to get blood test ,do I have to stop taking iron supplements before this blood test ? If yes for how many days should I stop to get accurate results
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No you can do blood tests even while on iron tablets

Answered2017-11-30 14:39:35

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