Some commonly asked questions about iron deficiency anemia- almost all have been asked as questions Reference Wintrobe 1. Anisocytosis is an important early sign in iron deficiency and one that has differential diagnostic value when quantified 2. If symptoms of anemia are the presenting complaint, the blood hemoglobin level is usually 8 g/dl or lower. 3. Thrombocytosis commonly accompanies iron deficiency. The platelet count often increases to approximately twice the normal level, and values return to normal after iron therapy. 4. Serum iron concentration is reduced in iron deficiency, and the TIBC is often increased. 5. Saturation of transferrin is always reduced to
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