Question

A 28-year-old man presents with microcytic anaemia (Hb 96 g/L, ferritin 7 µg/L). He denies overt bleeding. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Refer via suspected cancer pathway for GI evaluation

Answer

Start oral iron only and review in 3 months

Answer

Order haemoglobin electrophoresis only

Answer

Start IV iron immediately

Answer

Check B12 and folate only

Practice question

A 28-year-old man presents with microcytic anaemia (Hb 96 g/L, ferritin 7 µg/L). He denies overt bleeding. What is the most appropriate next step?