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I had a phlebotomy to reduce my iron/ferritinlevel as i have hemochromotosis. my ferritin level has gotten even higher since having my blood out, why?
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Reactive: Not uncommon but don't worry. I typically do not recheck the ferritin until 6 weeks to 3 months after phlebotomy started. Hope this helps.
Answered 9/13/2019
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