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Iron infusion GP Memo

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Werribee Mercy Hospital provides intravenous iron infusions through the Medical Day Stay (MDS) unit.

Referral guidelines:

ADULTS >=18 years

  • Low serum ferritin < 30
  • Serum ferritin <300 and Tsat <20% in patients with a chronic disease (e.g. chronic kidney disease, heart failure)
  • Trialled oral iron supplementation for 3 months (or is intolerant of oral supplements) and still iron deficient

PAEDIATRICS <18 years

  • Iron Deficiency Anaemia – Low HB – microcytic, hypochromic and ferritin <10
  • 3 months of oral iron supplementation

 Exclusions:

  • MDS does not investigate iron deficiency or anaemia. Patients requiring investigations should be referred to the appropriate specialty.
  • Unstable patients or patients requiring urgent treatment.
  • Werribee Mercy Hospital doesn’t provide iron infusion for 14-year-olds and below.
  • Pregnant patients can be referred to Pregnancy Day Stay for assessment and iron infusion if needed, rather than MDS

Referral process:

Referrals need to be faxed to the Medical Day Stay through 03 8754 6450

All referrals must include full blood examination and iron studies completed within the last three months.

 Clinical resources

Cost:

There is no expense to Medicare-eligible patients.

Contact:

Werribee Mercy Hospital Medical Day Stay

Phone number: 03 8754 6358

Last reviewed December 9, 2024.

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