Which Is NOT true about iron deficiency anemia?
Hypersegmented neutrophils (more than 5 lobes of neutrophils) is seen in vitamin B12 deficiency. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common cause of anemia in India. It is characterized by microcytic hypochromic peripheral smear.
Hyper-segmented neutrophils
Microcytosis precedes hypochromia
MCHC<50%
Commonest cause of anemia in India
Anemia