Best test for assessment of iron status is -
<p>In the development of anemia , firstly storage iron(ferritin) depletion occurs during which iron reserves are lost without compromise of the iron supply for erythropoiesis. So it is the best test for assessment of iron status .</p><p>Reference :Harsh mohan textbook of pathology sixth edition pg no 299 </p>
Transferrin
Ferritin
Serum iron
Hemoglobin
Haematology