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patient’s chart. The physician decides to order iron studies to investigate the cause of the anemia. *Iron levels are low. *Ferritin levels are low. *TIBC levels are high. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is determined to be the cause. Based on how iron is absorbed and incorporated into heme, where do you think the breakdown is in the transport of iron for this patient

patient’s chart. The physician decides to order iron studies to investigate the cause of the anemia. *Iron levels are low. *Ferritin levels are low. *TIBC levels are high. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is determined to be the cause. Based on how iron is absorbed and incorporated into heme, where do you think the breakdown is in the transport of iron for this patient

Phlebotomy Essentials
Phlebotomy Essentials
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Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
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Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting
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The physician asks the patient about her diet after reviewing these results. The patient reveals a healthy diet, but reminds the physician that she had a gastric bypass 6 years ago. Therefore, she does not eat large quantities of food at any one time. The procedure was done in another state, as the patient recently moved to the area, and this information was not on the patient’s chart. The physician decides to order iron studies to investigate the cause of the anemia. *Iron levels are low. *Ferritin levels are low. *TIBC levels are high. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is determined to be the cause. Based on how iron is absorbed and incorporated into heme, where do you think the breakdown is in the transport of iron for this patient?
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