Hematology Flashcards
1
Q
Microcytic anaemia
1st approach
A
Serum iron studies
Iron
Ferritin
TIBC
Peripheral blood smear
2
Q
IDA
Ix
A
Low ferritin
Low iron
High TIBC
Hypochromic pencil ✏️ cells
3
Q
IDA causes
A
MCC: chronic slow bleed GI /menses
Pregnancy
Malabsorption eg coeliac
Diet