IV Iron Infusion in North Vancouver
Rebuild your iron stores.
Medically supervised iron infusions with consultation, lab review, and monitored treatment — designed around your needs.
- Medically supervised
- Lab review required
- Monitored in-clinic
Your Care Team Approach
At Live Alive, we don’t just look at a single lab number. We look at your symptoms, your iron markers, and the most likely “why” behind low iron so you have a clear plan for follow-up and maintenance.
Our practitioner, Dr. Bahareh, is also a Functional Medicine Practitioner, which many patients specifically look for when they want support that connects labs, symptoms, and root causes — not just short-term symptom relief.
ARE IV IRON INFUSION SUITABLE FOR YOU?
You may be a good candidate if you:
- Have low ferritin (often below ~30 µg/L) or low iron stores on recent bloodwork (completed within the last 3 months), with symptoms that fit.
- Experience fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath with exertion, dizziness, or hair shedding that may be linked to low iron
- Don’t tolerate oral iron supplements due to nausea, constipation, or digestive upset
- Have poor absorption of oral iron due to conditions such as Celiac disease, Inflammatory Bowel disease (Crohn’s/ulcerative colitis), gastric bypass or other digestive surgeries
- Are pregnant or postpartum and unable to maintain iron levels with diet and oral supplements (assessment required)
- Have ongoing blood loss concerns, such as heavy menstrual bleeding or gastrointestinal bleeding
- Have chronic kidney disease or other medical conditions that can affect iron status (case-by-case)
Am I a Candidate?
Answer a few short questions and the tool will show the most likely next step (labs, consult, or planning).
This does not diagnose or replace medical advice.
For urgent symptoms or emergencies, call 911 or go to urgent care.
How IV Iron Infusions Work at Live Alive
Initial Consultation
This consultation cannot be done on the same day as your iron infusion.
Prescription and Pharmacy Coordination
The pharmacy will:
- contact you to confirm pickup
- collect your insurance information
- process the medication through your drug plan
- let you know if there is any copay
The pharmacy is the only one who can determine coverage for the iron medication. Please do not ask the clinic to confirm this.
Also, do not go to the pharmacy assuming the iron is ready just because the prescription was sent. You must wait until the pharmacy has spoken with you and confirmed that the iron is available for pickup.
Timing
Iron Infusion Appointment
The in-clinic iron infusion fee is $200. This may also be submitted under your naturopathic extended health coverage. Any questions about reimbursement should be directed to your insurer.
Your infusion will be administered in clinic over approximately 2–3 hours.
- Ask your insurance company only whether you have naturopathic visit coverage
- Drug coverage for the iron vial must be handled through the pharmacy
- Bring your iron vial with you on the day of your infusion
Bloodwork Required Before IV Iron
To make sure IV iron is appropriate and safe, we require recent bloodwork (typically within the last 3 months) before scheduling an infusion.
You have 2 options:
1. Your MD runs the labs
If you have a physician, they can order your iron panel, and you can send us the results for review.
2. We run the labs
This is common if your MD doesn’t order the full panel or if you do not have a family physician already.
Lab cost: $172
Consult appointment: $65
You can do labs before your appointment, or you can book first, and we’ll order labs after the consult — then we’ll follow up by email when results are in and tell you the next step.
Labs we run / require:
CBC with differential
Iron
TIBC
Ferritin
Vitamin B12
Important note: If you have inflammation, a chronic disease, or kidney disease, additional labs may be needed. In those cases, it’s often best to book the consult first, because many people try to get labs through an MD, and the panel is often not complete.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral?
No, a referral is not required to book an iron infusion consultation.
However, your consultation and infusion appointment must be scheduled on separate days to allow time for pharmacy processing. Please also ensure your lab results are sent to us at least 1 day before your consultation.
How long does an iron infusion take?
Monoferric® initial visits are approximately 2-3 hours
How many sessions will I need?
Typically one one every 6-12 months but this depends on continuous blood loss.
When might I feel improvement?
Timing varies, but many people notice changes over the following days to weeks as iron stores recover.
Is IV iron safe?
For appropriate candidates it’s generally well tolerated, but common short-term side effects can happen and rare reactions are possible — which is why screening and monitoring matter.
Is it covered by insurance?
Medication coverage often depends on your extended health drug plan and varies by plan; many patients confirm directly with the pharmacy once the prescription is ordered.
Want to check medication coverage in advance?
The DIN for Monoferric® is 02477777, which you can provide to your pharmacy or insurer before booking.
Can I take an antihistamine for mild hives after an IV iron infusion?
For mild, isolated hives after an IV iron infusion, a clinic may recommend an antihistamine. Less-sedating, second-generation antihistamines are often preferred because they are less likely to make you sleepy.
Common less-sedating options include:
- Cetirizine, also known as Reactine
- Loratadine, also known as Claritin
- Desloratadine, also known as Aerius
- Fexofenadine, also known as Allegra
Cetirizine is considered a second-generation antihistamine, but it can still cause drowsiness in some people, so it may be described as low-sedating rather than completely non-sedating.
Older first-generation antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine, also known as Benadryl, and hydroxyzine, also known as Atarax, are more likely to cause drowsiness.
If you develop hives, swelling, breathing difficulty, chest tightness, dizziness, or symptoms that feel more serious than mild skin irritation, seek medical help right away.
Still not sure if IV iron is the right next step?
Send us your question, and we’ll point you in the right direction.