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What is the best test to differentiate iron deficiency anemia from anemia of chronic disease?
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Ferritin: Ferritin measures the amount of iron storage in the body and usually is really low in iron deficiency anemia, contrary to anemia of chronic disease that usually shows a normal ferritin level. There are other parameters to take into account off course but this one is one of the best to differentiate.
Answered 7/14/2013
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Serum ferritin: However, ferritin is also an acute phase reactant so it can be falsley elevated in times of inflammation. So if that is the case, then get a blood test called soluble transferrin receptor. Hope this helps.
Answered 7/28/2012
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