Question

a 17 - year - old female patient presents with pallor and fatigue. you suspect she may be suffering from iron deficiency. which of the following is the best markers to investigate? a) schillings test and hemoglobin b) hgba1c and c - peptide c) hemoglobin and mcv d) hemoglobin and mma

Explanation:

Hemoglobin levels indicate the oxygen - carrying capacity of blood and are low in iron - deficiency anemia. Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) is low in iron - deficiency anemia as red blood cells become smaller. Schillings test is for vitamin B12 deficiency, HgbA1c and c - peptide are related to diabetes, and MMA is more related to vitamin B12 and folate status.

Answer:

C. Hemoglobin and MCV