Which of the following is not expected in a case of Microcytic Hypochromic Anemia:
Answer is B (Reduced Total RBC distribution width Microcytic Hypochromic Anemias are typically associated with a Normal or High Red Cell Distribution Width Condition Test (normal values) Iron deficiency Thalassemia Sideroblastic anemia Anemia of chronic disease Smear Microcytic (MCV<80) Microcytic hypochromic Microcytic hypochromic Microcytic hypochromic Normocytic normochromic > Micro/hypochromic (but Micro/Hypo may be present) Serum iron (50-150n/d1) Low (<30) Normal Normal .1. (<50) TIBC (300-360 ug/dl) High (>360) Normal Normal (Chandrasoma Taylor) ,i, (<300) % Saturation (30-50%) < 10 (J') N or Ted (30-80) N or "I' (30-80) 4, (10-20) Ferritin (R/1) (50-200 ug/L) < 15 (fed) T (50-300) T (50-300) Normal or T (30-200) Hemoglobin pattern Normal Abnormal Normal Normal Free Erythrocyte Protporphrin Ted Normal Ted Ted RDW Ted Normal Normal Normal
Reduced serum Iron
Reduced Total RBC distribution Width
Normal Ferritin levels
Increased TIBC