Hematology Key Concept Pearls

:: Hematology Key Concept Pearls ::

1) Microcytic Anemia with Low Ferritin & High TIBC = Iron deficiency Anemia.



2) Microcytic Anemia with High Ferritin & Low TIBC = Anemia of Chronic Disease.



3) Microcytic Anemia with High Serum Iron = Sideroblastic Anemia.



4) Microcytic Anemia with NORMAL Iron studies = Thalassemia.
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TIBC = Total Iron Binding Capacity
Ferritin = Stored Iron