Which one of the following statements about serum ferritin are true: from CLIA Chemistry / Urinalysis Review, presented by MediaLab

CLIA: Chemistry / Urinalysis

Ungraded Practice Question

Which one of the following statements about serum ferritin are true:

Please select the single best answer

	It is a sensitive indicator of iron deficiency
	Elevation of serum ferritin is specific for hemochromatosis
	It is synonymous with transferrin
	It is a better test for bone marrow iron stores than a Prussian blue stain of marrow particles

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