Iron-deficiency anemia: Test your skills with these 5 questions
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Herbert L. Muncie Jr., MD, is a Professor of Family Medicine in the Department of Family Medicine, LSU Health, New Orleans, LA.

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A 19-year-old woman comes to your office saying she has had fatigue and heavy menstrual periods for the past 6 months. She has a normal diet and a normal physical and pelvic examination.

A complete blood count (CBC) reveals microcytic anemia (mean corpuscular volume [MCV] 76 fL; hemoglobin [Hgb] 10.0 g/dL; hematocrit [Hct] 31%). Her white blood cell count and platelet count are normal.

What is the single best serum test to evaluate for iron-deficiency anemia (IDA)?

Hepcidin level.

Ferritin level.

Iron (Fe) level.

Total iron binding capacity (TIBC).

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