The most suitable test to assess iron stores is -
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Serum ferritin o Best test for the assessment of Iron stores is serum ferritin.o Serum ferritin is the earliest indices to decrease in Iron deficiency anemia.o It is the most sensitive test for the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia.o Earliest marker for the diagnosis of Iron deficiency anemia.o Serum ferritin is the earliest marker for the detection of Iron deficiency anemiaSerum ferritin - Serum iron - Transferrin - Total iron binding capacity - % saturation
Serum iron
Serum ferritin
TIBC
Transferrin saturation
Blood