Question

A 50-year-old with IDA (Hgb 10.8 g/dL) has ferritin 28 ng/mL. Which cutoff supports iron deficiency per AGA?

Accepted Answer

Ferritin <45 ng/mL in anemia improves diagnostic sensitivity

Answer

Ferritin <15 ng/mL only

Answer

Ferritin <30 ng/mL only

Answer

Ferritin <60 ng/mL required

Answer

Ferritin <100 ng/mL required in all

Practice question

A 50-year-old with IDA (Hgb 10.8 g/dL) has ferritin 28 ng/mL. Which cutoff supports iron deficiency per AGA?