Why Are Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Tests of Limited Usefulness in the Assessment

question 91

Multiple Choice

Why are hemoglobin and hematocrit tests of limited usefulness in the assessment of iron status?

• A)They are expensive to perform
• B)They are notoriously inaccurate
• C)They are late indicators of iron deficiency
• D)The range of normal value is usually wide

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