A patient with anemia due to chronic disease would most likely have which of the following laboratory findings?

A Increased serum transferrin saturation and increased ferritin levels
B Decreased serum transferrin saturation and decreased ferritin levels
C Normal serum transferrin saturation and increased ferritin levels
D Decreased serum transferrin saturation and increased ferritin levels ✓

Explanation

Anemia of chronic disease is characterized by a decrease in serum iron and transferrin saturation, along with an increase in ferritin levels, reflecting an inflammatory response that leads to sequestration of iron within macrophages.

Source

Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine
Hematology Hematology: Anemia Hematology: Anemia Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high