This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Haematology, Subject name: Anatomy
Anemia of chronic disease is characterized by all, except 
Select and explain. 
A. Decreased serum iron, B. Increased TIBC, C. Increased serum ferritin, D. Increased macrophage iron in bone marrow
B: Increased TIBC
Answer: B: Increased TIBC 
Explanation: Ref Harrison 19 th ed pg 628 AI is normo- cytic and normochromic. The iron values usually make the differential diagnosis clear, as the ferritin level is normal or increased and the percent transferrin saturation and TIBC are typically below normal.