The earliest indicator of response after starting iron therapy in a 6 year old with iron deficiency is:
Ans. C. Increased reticulocyte count* Reticulocyte count is the earliest to rise after starting iron therapy.* This is followed by elevation of haemoglobin levels.* Body iron stores are repleted after the correction of haemoglobin levels.
Increased ferritin
Increased haemoglobin
Increased reticulocyte count
Increased serum iron
Blood