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If i have hemachromatosis and my daughters dad doesn't how likely is it my daughter has it to and should i have her tested at the age of 5?
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Screening is : Certainly a consideration. But this is not an issue for now, and could easily be delayed until adulthood. You would not do anything with the information at this point.
Answered 7/29/2013
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