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Hemochromatosis


Hemochromatosis

The AAFP recommends against routine genetic screening for hereditary hemochromatosis in the asymptomatic general population. (2006)

(Grade: D recommendation)
Grade Definition: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/grades.htm
Clinical Considerations: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspshemoch.htm