Iron Deficiency Anaemia Calculator
Calculates total iron deficit using the Ganzoni formula and interprets iron studies to differentiate iron deficiency from other causes of anaemia.
Score interpretation
Haemoglobin above target with stores accounted for.
→ Monitor for ongoing losses.
Total iron deficit up to 1,000 mg.
→ Oral iron first-line unless intolerant, malabsorbing or rapid repletion is needed; IV iron dosing per the product's SmPC.
Total iron deficit above 1,000 mg.
→ If IV iron is used, more than one dose is usually needed — check the product's maximum single dose.
Interpretation bands for the Iron Deficiency. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.
References
- Ganzoni AM. Intravenous iron-dextran: therapeutic and experimental possibilities. Schweiz Med Wochenschr. 1970;100(7):301-303.
- Camaschella C. Iron-deficiency anemia. N Engl J Med. 2015;372(19):1832-1843.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
- Ferric Carboxymaltose (IV Iron — Pregnancy) · IV Iron Preparation — Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Pregnancy
- Iron Supplementation (Paediatric) · Iron Supplement — Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Children
- Thiamine (IV/IM — Pabrinex) · Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) — deficiency treatment / Wernicke's encephalopathy prevention
- Ferrous Sulphate · Iron Supplement (Oral)
- Ferrous Sulphate · Iron Supplement (Oral)
- Hydroxocobalamin · Vitamin B12 — Megaloblastic Anaemia
Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.
