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BLOOD CENTERS

ABOUT TOO MUCH IRON

11 Million Americans or more have the genes that can result in too much iron.

ABOUT TOO LITTLE IRON

Iron deficiency with and without anemia are a key focus areas for Iron Disorders Institute.

Find a Treatment Center

If you are a hemochromatosis patient…Many blood centers in the USA offer Hemochromatosis Donor Programs where the patient’s phlebotomy can be done free of charge. A doctor’s order is required and most centers have their own form but we encourage you to obtain a copy of our Physician Hemochromatosis Reference Charts Sample Order. You should contact the center first to ask about their policy on orders and ask which locations offer a Hemochromatosis Donor Program. Quick link to blood centers offering this program.

Due to recent changes, the FDA is no longer providing a comprehensive list of Hemochromatosis Donor Programs available in the United States. A suggested way to find a treatment center is to search your community for blood centers and inquire if they offer a Hemochromatosis Donor Program. 

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PATIENT STORY

HEMOCHROMATOSIS:A FAMILY’S STORY 

Explore Christine O’Leary’s father’s story with Hemochromatosis.

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