True regarding anemia of chronic ds. are - A/E :: (A) Decreased TIBC, (B) Increased macrophage iron in marrow, (C) Decrease serum ferritin level, (D) Decreased serum iron levels
Answer is C. Ans. is 'c' Decreased serum ferritin level Serum ferritin level is increased in patients with anemia of chronic disease.Other laboratory features:Microcytic hypochromic anemiaIncreased Iron stores in bone marrow and macrophagesElevated plasma ferritin levelDecreased serum ironDecreased T1BCDecreased or normal % saturation.