Data Interpretation

Question 1

What is the best test for iron deficiency anaemia?

Answer 1

Low ferritin

Also: low iron, high TIBC, low transferrin saturation, high serum transferrin receptors

Question 2

Test for different causes of Vit B12 deficiency?

Answer 2

Schilling test - uses radioactive labelled B12

Question 3

Blood results in haemolysis?

Answer 3

Low haptoglobulins (bind to free Hb - saturated in haemolysis)
Haemosiderinuria
Methaemalbumin (Schumm test)
High reticulocyte count

Question 4

Test for hereditary spherocytosis?

Answer 4

Osmotic fragility test