Limitations of Serum Ferritin in Diagnosing Iron Deficiency in Inflammatory Conditions
Patients with inflammatory conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), chronic heart failure (CHF), and chronic kidney disease (CKD) have high rates of iron deficiency with adverse clinical consequences. Under normal circumstances, serum ferritin levels are a sensitive marker for iron statu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2018-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Chronic Diseases |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/9394060 |