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Explain assessment of iron status - Transferrin receptors?

Transferrin receptors: As iron deficiency progresses into second stage, the number of transferrin receptors on the cell surface increase. Measurement of serum tranfemn receptors is thought to reflect transferrin receptors on immature red cells. Values more than 8.5 mg/L reflects iron deficiency


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