The Hemochromatosis Information Center

Step 1: Hemochromatosis Discovery

If you think you or your family may have Hemochromatosis, these three steps can better help your physician diagnose hemochromatosis in your family.

A:	Find A physician that will treat Hemochromatosis. You can search our Hemochromatosis physician registry to find a doctor in your area. Search The Physician Registry

B:	Have that physician test your blood for elevated iron. Testing for hemochromatosis is not hard. Have your physician draw an iron panel test on you. Use These Blood Tests.

C:	Get genetically tested. Since Hemochromatosis is genetic, having the genetic test completed is important especially if you want to start a family or family members are sick. Genetic tests for Hemochromatosis can run about $200. Genetic Testing For Hemochromatosis

D:	Inform your family. Hemochromatosis is genetic so that means other family could potentially have Hemochromatosis if you do.

Keep Track of Those Iron Levels! This Personal Health Profile can help you keep track of all of your iron levels and other blood tests. This is a great form for the refrigerator. Don't forget to get copes of your lab work!

Physician Reference Chart This Physician Reference Chart helps your physician better understand your condition. It helps aid it diagnosis, treatment, even maintenance for your condition. It consists of 8 pages and is offered as a free download.

Disclaimer:

Three Steps to a Healthy Life is not medical advice. In no way is Iron Disorders Institute (hemochromatosis.org) endorsing any of these steps as the proper practice for Hemochromatosis. These are simply suggestions that need to be monitored by and shared with a Physician every step of the process. Iron Disorders Institute accepts no responsibility for any action taken using Three Steps to a Healthy Life. If you are considering using the Three Steps to a Healthy Life guideline, please print the PDF above and share it with your Physician before beginning this process. IN NO WAY does Iron Disorders Institute endorse using any materials provided IDI in the place of a Physician or to be used to override a Physican's recommendation.