Who should be tested?
Relatives who are at risk should be tested. This is absolutely essential in the case of brothers and sisters (siblings) as they stand at least 1 in 4 chance of being affected.
Early detection and treatment will prevent all the complications of the disease.
Since the carrier rate is 1 in 5, it is worth while screening the spouses of homozygotes.
N.B. Screening leads to early diagnosis and treatment, preventing complications developing from this frequent and potentially fatal genetic disorder.

What is the Haemochromatosis?
What are the symptoms?
Diagnosis and Treatment - What are the tests?
Diagnosis and Treatment - What is the treatment?
How is haemochromatosis inherited?

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