Question
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
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Ans: A. Increased TIBC, decreased serum ferritin
* Iron deficiency anemia is associated with increased Total iron binding capacity (TIBC) and decreased ferritin.
* Ref: Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 17th Edition, Page 631, 663; Davidson’s principles and practice of Medicine, 20th Edition, Chapter 24, Page 1025-1027 &1030.