Ferritin plays an essential role in the primary care setting due to high levels being an acute phase reactant in response to several conditions or suggestive of a diagnosis of haemachromatosis. Dr Deepti Radia, Consultant Haematologist at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, queries Dr Nita Prasannan, Consultant Haematologist at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, on how to interpret high ferritin levels and its management progressing into secondary care.

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Thrombocytopenia is a condition which could arise in a number of circumstances, including as a result of a bone marrow disorder, due to a problem in the immune system or as a side effect of taking certain medications. As this can affect both children and adults, Dr Gulnaz Shah, Consultant Haematologist at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, shares some advice on managing low platelet count in the primary care setting with Dr Deepti Radia, Consultant Haematologist at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital.

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A high haemoglobin level could serve as an indicator of disease, and its detection could prevent complications such as blood clots. Here, Dr Mansour Ceesay, Consultant Haematologist at King's College Hospital, shares some advice with Dr Deepti Radia, Consultant Haematologist at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, on things to look out for.

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