Iron IV Infusions — Safe, Stepwise Repletion in Hamilton
ND-led iron infusions with Nurse Practitioner delegation. We require live blood cell analysis and recent blood work before any IV. A targeted corrective care phase happens first, followed by re-testing to confirm ongoing need. See eligibility & required labs and product details.
Timing and dosing are individualized following assessment & labs.
Why We Require Live Blood Cell Analysis & Blood Work First
Before any iron IV infusion, we evaluate your internal environment to make sure the therapy is both necessary and safe. Live blood cell analysis gives a real-time view of red blood cell quality, hydration, circulation patterns, parasite, bacteria and nutrient status markers that can contribute to low iron or fatigue.
Alongside this, recent comprehensive blood work confirms iron status, reviews kidney and liver function, and helps rule out contraindications.
If concerns are identified, we complete a corrective care phase first — addressing nutrition, digestion, and metabolic factors — then re-test. IV iron is considered only if the need remains after these steps.
If you’ve completed your live blood cell analysis and blood work, please email your results to
info@lococowellnessclinic.com.
We’ll review them and contact you to arrange an initial consultation for iron repletion.
Note: We only accept live blood analyses performed on-site at Lococo Wellness Clinic.
Why patients consider iron infusions
Results vary by individual; plans are personalized by your ND and delegated clinician.
Our stepwise safety process (what’s required)
- Comprehensive history & symptom review to understand causes and goals.
- Live Blood Cell Analysis and Blood Work Review — required to assess terrain and determine candidacy.
- Corrective care phase — required before IV to address findings from live blood analysis (hydration, nutrition, digestive and micronutrient support, lifestyle).
- Re-testing — required (bloodwork and Live Blood Cell Analysis) to ensure corrective care is complete and to confirm whether deficiency persists after corrective care.
- Iron IV infusion (~2 hours) considered only if markers remain low and all safety criteria are met.
This approach helps ensure the infusion is truly indicated and well utilized by your system.
Live Blood Cell Analysis (required before IV)
We require live blood cell analysis to identify modifiable patterns that may underlie symptoms or low iron markers. Findings guide a targeted plan prior to any infusion.
- Reviews red blood cell appearance and aggregation patterns
- Flags hydration, digestive, or micronutrient factors to correct first
- Supports a tailored plan before considering IV iron
After the corrective phase, we re-test iron indices to determine if IV iron is still indicated.
Required blood work (recent; typically within 6 weeks)
Please confirm recent labs. You may ask your MD to requisition these. If that’s not possible, our clinic can requisition them at a patient-paid cost, only once you have completed an initial consultation (we a. IV iron proceeds only after the corrective phase and re-testing confirm ongoing need.
- CBC
- Ferritin
- Iron Panel
- Serum iron, TIBC, Transferrin saturation
- Kidney function (Creatinine, eGFR, Electrolytes)
- Liver panel (ALT, AST, ALP, Bilirubin, GGT, LD)
- CRP
- copper
- ceruloplasmin
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B12 and Folate
- TSH ± Free T4, Free T3
- Other tests as clinically indicated
Your ND and delegated clinician will review results to confirm candidacy and dosing.
Safety & contraindications
- Screening includes history, medications, and lab review.
- Not suitable in certain conditions (e.g., iron overload disorders) or with specific drug interactions.
- General IV risks (uncommon): site discomfort, phlebitis, infiltration, infection, fluid/electrolyte shifts.
Your clinician will discuss individualized risks and answer questions before treatment.
What to expect on infusion day
- Arrive well-hydrated and fed (light meal 1–2 hours prior).
- Placement, monitoring, and comfort measures.
- ~2-hour infusion with periodic vitals.
- After-visit guidance and follow-up labs as advised.
Iron formulation & patient resources
We use clinically established iron products. Patients who want detailed information about composition and clinical use can review:
Pre- and post-infusion guidance
Before your iron IV
- Hydrate well the day before and the day of your infusion.
- Eat a light meal 1–2 hours before.
- Wear loose sleeves for comfortable access.
- Follow medication guidance provided by your clinician.
After your iron IV
- Continue hydrating and eating balanced meals.
- Mild fatigue or warmth can occur for a few hours.
- Monitor for local redness/tenderness; contact us if it persists.
- Complete follow-up labs as recommended.
Care is individualized. A consultation is required to confirm candidacy and dosing.
Educational content describing ND-led iron IV services provided with Nurse Practitioner delegation. This page does not diagnose, treat, or claim to cure disease. Follow the guidance of your primary care provider and specialists.