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hemochromatosis/ help hct of 21.5 in 5 mo old premie
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"Randy J. Halpern, LLL Leader" <[log in to unmask]>
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Date:
Sat, 24 May 1997 17:02:13 -0400
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It's easy to check if the baby is at risk for hemochromatosis.  Simply do a
blood test called an iron saturation level.  Normal is around 20-40% (at
least in adults).  A level above 90% is very suspicious for hemochromatosis.
 If the baby's iron sat. is normal or low then there should be very little
concern about the baby being at risk for hemochromatosis.

Peter Salomon, MD, FACG

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