Most sensitive and specific test for diagnosis of iron deficiency is
Correct Answer: Serum ferritin levels
Description: Ref Harrison 19 th ed pg 627,628 Under steady-state conditions, the serum ferritin level correlates with total body iron stores; thus, the serum ferritin level is the most convenient laboratory test to estimate iron stores. The normal value for ferritin varies according to the age and gender of the individual
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