How many transfusions put me at risk for chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions?
Ten or more blood transfusions increase your risk for chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions. If you have had blood transfusions, use the Risk Assessment Tool to find out about your risk. Then ask your doctor to order a simple blood test called the serum ferritin test to find out whether you have chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions. If your serum ferritin level is consistently greater than 1000 mcg/L, you may need treatment.
