Journal article
Oral Iron Absorption Test: A Simple Test with Relevance in the Clinical Setting
The Israel Medical Association journal, Vol.23(10), pp.662-664
01/Oct/2021
PMID: 34672450
Abstract
Background: Iron deficiency anemia is a widespread problem. Although oral and intravenous therapy a absorption is a distinct possibility.
Objectives: To evaluate the applicability of the oral iron absorption test (OIAT) as a simple and effective means of determining the degree of oral iron absorption. Methods:The study comprised 81 patients diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia who were referred to a hematology outpatient clinic. Participants were given two ferrous sulphate tablets. Iron levels in the blood were evaluated at intervals from 0 to 180 minutes after iron administration.
Results: We divided patients into three distinct groups. The first group consisted of patients with little iron absorption with a maximum iron increment (Cmax) in the blood of 0-49 ug/dI. The second group had a moderate maximum absorption of 50-100 ug/d1, while a third group had considerable absorption of with maximum iron increase of over 100 ug/dl. Conclusions: The oral iron absorption test, although not clearly standardized, is easy to conduct in any outpatient clinic. This test can readily and clearly determine absorption or nonabsorption of iron. This test can have major implications on the need of oral or intravenous iron therapy and can also determine the need for further gastrointestinal evaluation of the small intestine, where iron absorption takes place and the success of therapy on subsequent iron absorption.
Details
- Title
- Oral Iron Absorption Test; A Simple Test with Relevance in the Clinical Setting
- Creators
- Joseph Gardyn - Clalit Health ServicesNoa Chapal - 972WIS_INST___121Sharon Floru - Clalit Health Services
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- The Israel Medical Association journal, Vol.23(10), pp.662-664; 01/Oct/2021
- Number of pages
- 3
- Publisher
- ISRAEL MEDICAL ASSOC JOURNAL
- Language
- English
- PMID
- 34672450
- Grant note
- NA
- Record Identifier
- 993348460203596
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