Which of the Following Tests Directly Measures Iron Stores

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tests directly measures iron stores?

• A) Serum ferritin
• B) Transferrin saturation
• C) Bone marrow biopsy
• D) Total iron-binding capacity

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