Question

A 67-year-old male presents with iron deficiency anemia (Hb 9.8 g/dL). Ferritin is 28 ng/mL. Which ferritin cutoff best defines iron deficiency in anemia per AGA?

Accepted Answer

<45 ng/mL

Answer

<15 ng/mL

Answer

<30 ng/mL

Answer

<60 ng/mL

Answer

<100 ng/mL

Practice question

A 67-year-old male presents with iron deficiency anemia (Hb 9.8 g/dL). Ferritin is 28 ng/mL. Which ferritin cutoff best defines iron deficiency in anemia per AGA?