Which of the following types of anemia is associated with an isolated increase in serum transferrin receptor levels?

A Iron deficiency anemia ✓
B Anemia of chronic disease
C Sideroblastic anemia
D Thalassemia major

Explanation

Iron deficiency anemia is characterized by an isolated increase in serum transferrin receptor levels, which reflects the increased expression of transferrin receptors on the surface of erythroblasts in response to iron deficiency.

Source

Williams Hematology
Hematology Hematology: Anemia Hematology: Anemia Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high