A patient with anemia is found to have a high level of serum transferrin receptor, what does this indicate?

A Iron deficiency anemia
B Anemia of chronic disease
C Erythropoietic activity and possible iron deficiency ✓
D Hemolytic anemia

Explanation

A high level of serum transferrin receptor indicates erythropoietic activity and possible iron deficiency. The serum transferrin receptor is a marker of erythropoietic activity and can be elevated in conditions where there is increased erythropoiesis, such as iron deficiency anemia.

Source

British Journal of Haematology
Hematology Hematology: Anemia Hematology: Anemia Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high