Which Is NOT true about iron deficiency anemia?: (A) Hyper-segmented neutrophils, (B) Microcytosis precedes hypochromia, (C) MCHC<50%, (D) Commonest cause of anemia in India
Answer is A. Hypersegmented neutrophils (more than 5 lobes of neutrophils) is seen in vitamin B12 deficiency. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common cause of anemia in India. It is characterized by microcytic hypochromic peripheral smear.