In Iron deficiency anaemia, what is seen?: (A) Increased Protoporphyrin, (B) Increased iron, (C) Increased ferritin, (D) Increased transferrin saturation
Answer is A. Since its iron def anemia there is decreased iron , ferritin , and transferin saturation . There is increased protoporphyrin levels as there is impaired maturation of Hb due to Fe deficiency. Ref: robbins 9/e pg :649