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Can someone with genetic hemochromatosis donate blood?
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Yes: If you're not symptomatic, there's no reason even to tell them, and in fact it's a great way to keep your body iron burden down. In fact, it's how i manage my one-dose hemochromatosis while helping others.
Answered 2/25/2020
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