Which of the following findings is diagnostic of iron deficiency anemia?
Iron deficiency anemia is associated with increased Total iron binding capacity (TIBC) and decreased serum ferritin ( storage form of iron) This happens vice versa in IDA due to secondary infection like CKD. REF: Harrison book of internal medicine 21ST EDITION
Increased TIBC, decreased serum ferritin
Decreased TIBC, decreased serum ferritin
Increased TIBC, increased serum ferritin
Decreased TIBC, increased serum ferritin
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