Iron deficit (Ganzoni)
Calculates total iron deficit using the haemoglobin target and iron stores previously defined by the clinician. The result does not determine an indication, dose per administration or administration regimen.
Calculate with transparency
Check the population, units and version. The result shows the formula or classification; it does not make an automatic treatment decision.
Preparing the form…
- Check the method
- Enter the data
- Check the result
Method · Limits of application
Ganzoni 1970; total deficit calculation
The clinician supplies the target Hb and iron stores; there is no automatic selection. Total deficit is not a dose per administration, an administration regimen or an indication for intravenous iron.
Conditions of use
Check the conditions of application before calculating. The result presents the documented formula or criteria; it does not establish a diagnosis or prescription.
Scope of this implementation
The clinician supplies the target Hb and iron stores; there is no automatic selection. Total deficit is not a dose per administration, an administration regimen or an indication for intravenous iron.
Parameters in this edition
- Weight · kg
- Current hemoglobin · g/dL
- Target hemoglobin · g/dL
- Iron stores specified by the protocol · mg
Relationship with cancer research
General context — relationship to be defined
A resource for general clinical contexts. This edition does not assign a specific oncological relationship; selecting it for a study requires a justified question, population and purpose.