The erythrocyte protoporphyrin level is used as an indicator of
A)late iron toxicity.
B)early iron toxicity.
C)late iron deficiency.
D)early iron deficiency.
E)adequacy or iron stores.

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Erythrocyte protoporphyrin levels increase in response to iron deficiency, particularly in the later stages when iron stores are depleted and hemoglobin synthesis is affected.

The Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin Level Is Used as an Indicator of