Which of the following would point to iron deficiency anemia as opposed to the ACI?

a. Anemia
b. High transferrin
c. Low serum iron
d. Elevated FEP


ANS: B
Transferrin is high in iron deficiency anemia but low in the ACI. All the other test results given are the same for both.

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