A 20-Year-Old Female Undergoes Lab Testing for Anemia

question 22

Multiple Choice

A 20-year-old female undergoes lab testing for anemia.Results show high iron,bilirubin,and transferrin and low hemoglobin and hematocrit.Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis to be documented on the chart?

• A) Pernicious anemia
• B) Folate deficiency anemia
• C) Iron deficiency anemia
• D) Sideroblastic anemia

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