Finger Prick Haemoglobin Case Summary

Just to let you know that Margaret has had an FBE taken following the finger-prick haemoglobin test performed through our respiratory laboratory. Her haemoglobin has come back at 83 and iron studies are consistent with iron deficiency.

Based on the blood tests, Margaret will require a gastroenterology assessment with a view to panendoscopy and would likely benefit from an iron infusion. Margaret’s preference is to have a referral made by yourself and I would appreciate it if you could arrange this with a referral made to a gastroenterologist of your choice.

Many thanks for arranging this.