What could explain discordant iron studies?
For a patient with low ferritin, but high TSAT?
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Hematology · Georgetown University School of Medicine
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This is an incredibly common question, largely generated by the zeal to use the serum ferritin and failure to appreciate the need for an overnight fast when ordering the TSAT (the ferritin does not require fasting). The most common culprit in this situation is iron containing vitamins. Prenatal vita...
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