Which is the most sensitive indicator of iron stores in the body?
A)Ferritin
B)Hematocrit
C)Hemoglobin
D)Transferrin

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Ferritin is the most sensitive indicator for iron stores in the body as it reflects the storage iron available for future use. Hemoglobin and hematocrit are measures of red blood cell production and may be affected by factors other than iron status. Transferrin is a measure of iron transport but it can be influenced by several other factors, so it is not as specific as ferritin for assessing iron stores.

Which Is the Most Sensitive Indicator of Iron Stores in the Body