Questions 9 – 10: Serum ferritin
Ferritin is a protein that stores, transports, and release iron. Iron is toxic to cells, so it is stored within the ferritin protein for use. Ferritin that is too low might be indicative of iron deficiency related anemia. Ferritin that is too high might be indicative of iron overload.
Indicate if the serum ferritin is known. If Known, report the value in ng / mL (µg / L). If the serum ferritin was assessed multiple times, report the most recent results.
Question 11: Was iron chelation therapy given?
Iron chelation therapy is used to prevent or reduce iron overload. Examples include Deferoxamine (Desferal) and Deferasirox (Jadenu, Exjade).
Indicate if the recipient was on iron chelation therapy in the current reporting period. If the recipient did not receive iron chelation therapy in the reporting period or it is not known, report No or Unknown, respectively.
Question 12: Was iron chelation previously reported?
Specify if the iron chelation start date was previously reported. If iron chelation was started in prior reporting period and continued into the current, report Yes and continue with Is iron chelation ongoing?.
The Yes option is not applicable for the Day 100 reporting period.
Questions 13 – 14: Date started
Indicate if the iron chelation start date is known. If Known, report the date when this therapy began.
If the exact date is not known report an estimated date and check the Date estimated box. Refer to General Instructions, Guidelines for Completing Forms for information about reporting estimated dates.
Questions 15 – 16: Is iron chelation ongoing?
Indicate if the recipient is still receiving iron chelation therapy on the contact date. If Yes, continue with Was phlebotomy performed?.
If No, report the date when the recipient received the last dose of iron chelation in the reporting period.
If the exact date is not known report an estimated date and check the Date estimated box. Refer to General Instructions, Guidelines for Completing Forms for information about reporting estimated dates.
Question 17: Was phlebotomy performed?
Phlebotomy is a procedure in which blood is removed from the body with the goal of reducing iron overload. Phlebotomy therapy is typically a series of these procedures.
Indicate if phlebotomy was performed in the current reporting period. If phlebotomy was not performed in the reporting period or it is not known if performed, select No and continue with Were pulmonary function tests (PFTs) performed?.
Question 18: Was phlebotomy previously reported?
Specify if the phlebotomy start date was previously reported (i.e., the first phlebotomy of the series was started in a prior reporting period). If Yes, continue with Is phlebotomy ongoing.
The Yes option is not applicable for the Day 100 reporting period.
Questions 19 – 20: Date started
Indicate if the phlebotomy start date is known. If Known, report the date when this therapy began.
If the exact date is not known report an estimated date and check the Date estimated box. Refer to General Instructions, Guidelines for Completing Forms for information about reporting estimated dates.
Questions 21 – 22: Is phlebotomy ongoing?
Indicate if phlebotomy is ongoing at the time of the contact date for the current reporting period. If Yes, continue with Splenic Assessments.
If No, report the date when phlebotomy ended in the reporting period (i.e., the last phlebotomy of the series).
If the exact date is not known report an estimated date and check the Date estimated box. Refer to General Instructions, Guidelines for Completing Forms for information about reporting estimated dates.
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