Serum levels of the transport form of iron (i.e., transferrin) is altered in both iron-deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease. What will lab tests for serum transferrin typically reflect in these two anemias, respectively?

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In iron-deficiency anemia, serum transferrin levels are typically high because the body increases transferrin production in an attempt to maximize iron transport due to low iron availability. In anemia of chronic disease, serum transferrin levels are usually low because of the body's attempt to limit iron availability to pathogens by reducing iron transport.

Serum Levels of the Transport Form of Iron (I