Learn

The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood implemented routine ferritin level testing in August 2023 for new whole blood donors (105 069 in 2023), with expanded testing to include returning blood donors in 2024. Donors are formally advised if their ferritin result is outside the reference intervals of 15–400 μg/L for female donors and 30–500 μg/L for male donors. This will identify a considerable number of iron deficient adults who will be directed to their primary care physician for management. In the context of this policy change and implications for primary care, this article provides a guide for investigating and managing absolute iron deficiency.

This MJA Medical Education shares more.

Details

Authors: Gary D Zhang, Daniel Johnstone, Michael F Leahy and John K Olynyk

Article Type: Mecial Education