Hematology Flashcards

1
Q

Microcytic anaemia
1st approach

A

Serum iron studies
Iron
Ferritin
TIBC
Peripheral blood smear

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2
Q

IDA
Ix

A

Low ferritin
Low iron
High TIBC
Hypochromic pencil ✏️ cells

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3
Q

IDA causes

A

MCC: chronic slow bleed GI /menses
Pregnancy
Malabsorption eg coeliac
Diet

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