Question

A 42-year-old woman presents with persistent fatigue. Full blood examination is normal, but ferritin is 8 µg/L. There is no anaemia. According to Australian iron deficiency guidance, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Start oral iron supplementation and investigate for possible causes of iron deficiency

Answer

No treatment as haemoglobin is normal

Answer

Arrange immediate blood transfusion

Answer

Start intravenous iron in all patients with low ferritin

Answer

Ignore ferritin and repeat full blood examination in 1 year

Practice question

A 42-year-old woman presents with persistent fatigue. Full blood examination is normal, but ferritin is 8 µg/L. There is no anaemia. According to Australian iron deficiency guidance, what is the most appropriate management?