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What is the most accurate blood test to check for iron deficiency?

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Dr. Ward Dean answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

See below: Serum iron, TIBC, Ferritin, reticulocyte count, CBC with indices (MCV, MCHC, MCV) and RDW.

Answered 1/6/2015

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Blood test showed , ESR and RDW levels slightly high, and hematocrit level decreased slightly but no iron deficiency, suffering from dizziness. Scary?

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