Which Laboratory Test Would Be Most Helpful in Differentiating Iron-Deficiency

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which laboratory test would be most helpful in differentiating iron-deficiency anemia from anemia of chronic disease?

• A) Hemoglobin
• B) Serum iron
• C) Percent transferrin saturation
• D) Serum transferrin receptor

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