A patient with anemia is found to have a low serum level of soluble transferrin receptor. What does this suggest about their iron status?

A Iron deficiency
B Iron overload ✓
C Chronic inflammation
D Normal iron status

Explanation

A low serum level of soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR) is often seen in cases of iron overload, as sTfR levels decrease when iron stores are high.

Source

Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine
Hematology Hematology: Anemia Hematology: Anemia Medium MEDICAL Confidence: medium