Response to iron in iron deficiency anemia is denoted by -
Oral iron therapy is continued long enough both to correct anaemia and to replenish the body iron stores. The response to oral iron therapy is observed by reticulocytosis which begins to appear in 3-4 days with a peak in about 10 days. References: Textbook of Pathology Seventh edition Author: Harsh Mohan Page No.276
Restoration of enzymes
Reticulocytosis
Increase in iron binding capacity
Increase in hemoglobin
Haematology