Most sensitive indicator of iron deficiency anemia
Ans. (c) Serum ferritin(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 649-652)Among the options provided, most sensitive marker in iron deficiency anemia is Serum ferritin.Serum ferritin reflects the storage of Iron which is decreased even in the pre-latent stage of Iron deficiency Anemia and is the most sensitive marker.
Packed cell volume
Hemoglobin
Serum ferritin
Serum iron
Misc. (R.B.C)