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1
Q

What are the 3 microcytic anemias?

A

iron deficiency, thalessemia, lead poisoning

2
Q

What is most indicative of iron deficiency anemia?

A

low ferritin

3
Q

What labs indicate iron deficiency anemia?

A

low H&H, Low MVC and MCH, low ferritin, Increased TIBC

4
Q

Thalessemia is most common in what cultural backgrounds?

A

Asian and Middle Eastern

5
Q

What lab is indicative of thalessemia?

A

normal ferritin

6
Q

What conditions may present with normocytic/normochromic anemia?

A

CKD, dialysis, acute blood loss (seen with anemia of chronic disease)

7
Q

What is the reason for normocytic, normochromic anemia?

A

bone marrow is slowed down

8
Q

What conditions commonly present with macrocytic anemia?

A

alcoholism; Vit B12 or folate deficiency

9
Q

What labs would indicate Macrocytic anemia?

A

low H&H, High MCV and in addition draw Vit B and folate levels to determine other causes of macrocytic anemia