What Is the Percent Transferrin Saturation and UIBC in a Patient

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the percent transferrin saturation and UIBC in a patient with a serum iron of 85 ug/dL and a TIBC of 280 ug/dL?

• A)45%; 280 ug/dL
• B)30%; 195 ug/dL
• C)55%; 195 ug/dL
• D)32%; 280 ug/dL

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