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Iron Deficiency Anemia vs Anemia of Chronic Disease - Laboratory Testing

SUMMARY:
 - RDW, FEP, serum iron,
of Chronic Disease ... - Laboratory Testing ... non-invasive test ... #Disease #Laboratory ... #Testing #Comparison
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Anemia In patients ... iron deficiency ... disease with serology ... premenopausal women Non-invasive ... testing for H pylori
Commonly Used Diagnostic Tests for Celiac Disease

Tissue transglutaminase (tTG) IgA antibodies
 - Most reliable noninvasive test
negative with IgA deficiency ... patients with IgA deficiency ... IgG deamidated gliadin ... Reflects response to treatment ... #Testing #Laboratory
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Connective tissue diseases ... pulmonale, in advanced disease ... α1-antitrypsin deficiency ... mycobacteria Treatment ... infections • Preventing
Celiac disease is an immune-mediated, multisystem disorder that affects genetically susceptible individuals who are exposed to
selective IgA deficiency ... negative serologic test ... Genetic testing ... is the primary treatment ... herpetiformis #gliadin