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6 years ago
Which of the following is the best test to distinguish iron deficiency anemia from ACI?
 
  a. Serum iron
  b. Hemoglobin
  c. Free erythrocyte protoporphyrin (FEP)
  d. Ferritin
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6 years ago
ANS: D
Of the tests listed, only ferritin distinguishes between iron deficiency anemia and ACI; in iron deficiency anemia, it is low, whereas in ACI it is normal to elevated. Serum iron and hemoglobin (if the patient is anemic) are decreased in both; FEP is increased in both.
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