How to use… iron studies. Issue 6 (1st December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hanna, Martin; Fogarty, Michael; Loughrey, Clodagh; Thompson, Anthony; Macartney, Christine; Thompson, Andrew; McNaughten, Ben
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 104:Issue 6(2019)
• Page Start: 321
• Page End: 327
• Publication Date: 2018-12-01
• Subjects: iron -- ferritin -- anaemia -- iron deficiency -- iron overload; Pediatrics -- Practice -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2018-315234
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-0585

Abstract

Abstract : Iron studies are frequently requested in paediatric practice. They are useful both as a diagnostic tool and as a way of monitoring certain conditions, particularly those causing iron overload. This article outlines the physiology of iron metabolism and discusses laboratory aspects of performing iron studies, including factors influencing interpretation. Clinical scenarios are used to highlight how the tests can be used in different clinical situations.