Our private iron infusion service in Colchester provides intravenous iron for patients with iron deficiency who have not responded to oral iron, cannot tolerate iron tablets, or require iron to be replenished more rapidly. Treatment is administered by experienced medical professionals within our CQC-regulated clinic.
Low iron and iron deficiency anaemia can be associated with:
If blood tests show that your iron stores are low, an iron infusion may be considered where oral iron has not worked, cannot be tolerated, or there is a clinical need to restore iron more quickly.
From booking to next steps, here’s what to expect from your private GP visit.
Complete the booking form below to arrange your initial assessment with our medical team.
We’ll take bloods to check your iron levels and review your medical history to determine whether an infusion is appropriate.
If suitable, your infusion will be administered intravenously by an experienced medical professional at our clinic.
You’ll be monitored following your infusion and advised when follow-up blood tests should be completed.
Iron infusions may be considered for people with confirmed iron deficiency when oral iron has not worked, cannot be tolerated or used, or when iron needs to be delivered more rapidly. Your suitability will be assessed using your blood results and medical history.
The infusion time depends on the dose required. Monofer infusions of up to 1,000 mg have a minimum administration time of 15 minutes, while larger doses require at least 30 minutes. Patients should then be observed for at least 30 minutes following treatment.
IV iron is an established treatment, but like all medicines it carries risks. This is why Monofer should be given by appropriately trained staff in a setting equipped to manage a reaction, with monitoring during and after treatment.
Low ferritin can indicate depleted iron stores, but your results need to be considered alongside other blood markers and your individual circumstances. We’ll assess whether an iron infusion is clinically appropriate for you.
Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia are not necessarily the same thing. Your blood results and symptoms will be reviewed to determine whether IV iron is appropriate.
If your results identify anything that requires further investigation, we’ll explain the findings and advise you on the appropriate next steps. This may include further testing through our Private Blood Tests service, or referral to another specialist where appropriate.
