Multiple Choice
Acute (24-hour) assessment of the amount of iron that is available for hemoglobin production is best identified by measuring the
A) sTfR levels on the cell membrane.
B) amount of hemoglobin in reticulocytes.
C) amount of hemosiderin with Prussian blue stain.
D) zinc protoporphyrin levels in red blood cells.
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Q1: A patient has a serum iron of
Q2: What is the plasma carrier protein for
Q3: Which two organs are the major storage
Q5: Which of the following is true for
Q6: The serum iron and TIBC results given
Q7: What is the mechanism for iron toxicity
Q8: Where is the largest percentage of iron
Q9: The serum ferritin is used more often
Q10: Select the condition where an acute increase
Q11: Heme is composed of iron and<br>A)globin chains.<br>B)oxygen.<br>C)methemoglobin.<br>D)protoporphyrin