Question

A 58-year-old with long-standing GERD has microcytic anemia (ferritin 9 ng/mL). Which ferritin cut-off is supported by AGA to diagnose iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

<45 ng/mL

Answer

<10 ng/mL only

Answer

<15 ng/mL only

Answer

<100 ng/mL for all

Answer

Ferritin is unreliable

Practice question

A 58-year-old with long-standing GERD has microcytic anemia (ferritin 9 ng/mL). Which ferritin cut-off is supported by AGA to diagnose iron deficiency?