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In what conditions is serum iron level increased?
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thalassemia, hemochromatosis, severe hepatitis, liver disease, lead poisoning, acute leukemia, and kidney disease
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In what conditions is serum iron level decreased?
iron deficiency anemia, chronic blood loss, chronic diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis ), late pregnancy, chronically heavy menstrual periods, and thyroid deficiency.
What are iron tests?
a group of blood tests that are done to evaluate the iron level in blood serum, the body's capacity to absorb iron, and the amount of iron actually stored in the body.
Why low serum iron and iron saturation but normal hemoglobin and hematocrit?
waht is the sideeffects of low iron serum....
What is considered a low iron count?
A low iron count is typically defined as a serum ferritin level below 15-30 ng/mL in adults. However, the specific cutoff for what is considered low iron can vary depending on the laboratory reference ranges. Symptoms of low iron may include fatigue, weakness, pale skin, and shortness of breath. If you suspect you have low iron, it is important to consult with a healthcare provider for proper evaluation and management.
A low serum concentration of hemoglobin is most often associated with a deficiency of?
Iron.
In what conditions is total iron-binding capacity increased?
iron deficiency anemia, polycythemia vera, pregnancy, blood loss, severe hepatitis, and the use of birth control pills.
Differentiate between the terms negative iron balance latent iron deficiency iron deficient erythropoiesis and iron deficiency anaemia?
Iron deficiency is body iron stores below the normal level as reflected by serum ferritin level of less than 12 ng/ ml, while iron deficient erythropoiesis mean that erythrocytes are produced deficient in iron or hypochromic. and iron deficiency anemia is the final step of uncorrected iron deficiency that is overt iron deficiency manifested by decreased hemoglobin level below normal (females < 12 g/dl, males < 14 g/ dl)
In what conditions is transferrin increased?
iron deficiency anemia, pregnancy, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and the use of birth control pills.
Color tube is used for serum iron test?
red
Low serum iron is seen in?
Low iron levels can be seen in patients with anemia or chronic disease. Mostly people with chronic kidney disease will have low iron levels. Iron deficiency anemia is another condition with low iron levels. This can be treated with iron supplement. Fatigue and weakness is the most common symptoms people present when they have low serum iron levels.
Why iron binding increases in microcytic hypochromic anemia?
AS THERE IS IRON DEFICIENCY IN THIS TYPE OF ANEMIA,LOW SERUM IRON SO THERE WILL BE INCREASE IN BINDING OF IRON ITS A COMPENSATORY PROCESS .
How are iron levels in the body measured?
Iron levels in the body are measured by both hemoglobin and serum ferritin blood tests.
