Iron Deficiency Anemia vs Anemia of Chronic Disease - Laboratory Testing SUMMARY: - RDW, FEP, serum iron, saturation-worthless. - TIBC-specific for iron deficiency if above normal but poor sensitivity. - Ferritin-best non-invasive test. - Bone marrow iron stain-"gold standard". - Trial of oral iron-simple but compliance and concurrent fluctuation in underlying inflammatory states a problem. - Dr. Tom DeLoughery @Bloodman #Iron #Deficiency #Anemia #Chronic #Disease #Laboratory #Testing #Comparison #Table #Fe
