Which of the following condition is associated with decreased total iron binding capacity ?: (A) Iron deficiency, (B) Thalassemia, (C) Sideroblastic anemia, (D) Anemia of chronic inflammation
Answer is D. TIBC increases in iron deficiency, Normal in Thalassemia and Sideroblastic anemia, and low normal or decreased in anemia of chronic inflammation. Reference: Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, Page 848