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Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia

Publication Date: August 15, 2020

Last Updated: July 5, 2024

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In patients with anemia, the AGA recommends using a cutoff of 45 ng/mL over 15 ng/mL when using ferritin to diagnose iron deficiency. (High, Strong)

Comment: In patients with inflammatory conditions or chronic kidney disease, other laboratory tests such as C-reactive protein, transferrin saturation, or soluble transferrin saturation, may be needed in conjunction with ferritin to diagnose iron deficiency anemia.

Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia

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