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Should an iron deficient patient stop supplementing iron before his iron check up blood work? how many days to stop before blood work?

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

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If you were iron: deficient and on supplementation, you can continue to take the supplements. It will not interfere the blood test itself (other than slowly restoring your iron levels).

Dr Eastburn agreed

Answered 12/23/2014

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A member asked:

Should an iron deficient patient stop supplementing iron before his iron check up blood work? how many days to stop before blood work?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Dr Eastburn agreed

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