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Medicine All India exam d4472c38

Which of the following findings is diagnostic of iron deficiency anemia?

A
Increased TIBC, decreased serum ferritin
B
Decreased TIBC, decreased serum ferritin
C
Increased TIBC, increased serum ferritin
D
Decreased TIBC, increased serum ferritin
High-Yield Explanation
Iron deficiency anemia is associated with increased Total iron binding capacity (TIBC) and decreased serum ferritin ( storage form of iron) This happens vice versa in IDA due to secondary infection like CKD. REF: Harrison book of internal medicine 21ST EDITION

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