Iron Deficiency Anemia vs Anemia of Chronic Disease - Laboratory Testing



SUMMARY:

 - RDW, FEP, serum iron, saturation-worthless.

 - TIBC-specific for iron deficiency if above normal but poor sensitivity.

 - Ferritin-best non-invasive test.

 - Bone marrow iron stain-"gold standard".

 - Trial of oral iron-simple but compliance and concurrent fluctuation in underlying inflammatory states a problem.



- Dr. Tom DeLoughery @Bloodman



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