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Monday, March 22, 2010
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Hemochromatosis |
Ferritin and fasting04/20/2009 |
I am to be tested for ferritin and also for genetic hemochromatosis. Should I get these tests done in the morning? Should I fast for 12 hours? Thank you.
Thank you for visiting NetWellness. You do not need to be fasting for either test.
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Mark Wurster, MD Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Internal Medicine College of Medicine The Ohio State University |
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Amy Curry Sturm, MS, CGC Certified Genetic Counselor Medical Genetics Program Division of Human Genetics Department of Internal Medicine College of Medicine The Ohio State University |
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