Which of the following is decreased in patients with hereditary hemochromatosis?
a. Albumin
b. Serum iron
c. Transferrin saturation
d. Ferritin
ANS: A
Liver damage and disease is a consequence of hereditary hemochromatosis; albumin is synthesized in the liver, and with liver damage its concentration decreases. Serum iron, transferrin saturation, and ferritin are all increased.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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