Which of the Following Lists of Laboratory Findings Would Be

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following lists of laboratory findings would be most characteristic of the anemia of chronic disease?

• A) Normocytic, hypochromic anemia; high serum iron level; increased TIBC; decreased ferritin levels
• B) Normocytic, normochromic anemia; low serum iron level; decreased TIBC; increased ferritin levels
• C) Microcytic, hypochromic anemia; normal serum iron level; decreased TIBC; normal ferritin levels
• D) Macrocytic, normochromic anemia; low serum iron level; decreased TIBC; decreased ferritin levels

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