What Does the Quantity Plasma Ferritin Value Provide a Measure

question 20

Multiple Choice

What does the quantity plasma ferritin value provide a measure of when iron status is evaluated?

• A)Supply of iron delivered to developing red blood cells
• B)The most sensitive indicator of negative iron balance
• C)Total iron-binding capacity
• D)Iron supply to the tissues

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