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

Question

The erythrocyte protoporphyrin level is 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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The erythrocyte protoporphyrin level increases in late iron deficiency, reflecting the body's inability to incorporate iron into heme, due to the lack of available iron.

The Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin Level Is an Indicator of