The Ferritin Test Is Being Used to Screen for Hereditary

question 5

Multiple Choice

The ferritin test is being used to screen for hereditary hemochromatosis. A healthy young woman has a low ferritin. Which of the following is most likely?

• A) Homozygous hemochromatosis
• B) Heterozygous hemochromatosis
• C) Stage 2 iron deficiency
• D) ACI

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