A patient is suspected of having iron-deficiency anemia.Which test would be most appropriate for confirming this suspicion?
A)Thyroxine, free
B)Transferrin
C)Triglycerides
D)Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

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Transferrin is a protein that binds to and transports iron in the blood. Low levels of transferrin indicate that there is likely a low level of iron in the body, confirming the suspicion of iron-deficiency anemia. Thyroxine, free, triglycerides, and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) are all unrelated to the diagnosis of iron-deficiency anemia.

A Patient Is Suspected of Having Iron-Deficiency Anemia