What Laboratory Data Would Support a Diagnosis of Hemochromatosis

question 8

Multiple Choice

What laboratory data would support a diagnosis of hemochromatosis?

• A) Deficient protease inhibitor
• B) Elevated ferritin
• C) Elevated urine copper
• D) Positive antinuclear antibody

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