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Marwa Mostafa: Iron Metabolism in the Differential Diagnosis of Anemia
Mar 21, 2026, 15:32

Marwa Mostafa: Iron Metabolism in the Differential Diagnosis of Anemia

Marwa Mostafa, Clinical Pathologist at Apollomed Medical Center, shared a post on LinkedIn:

“After classifying anemia by MCV and reticulocyte response…

The next question is:

  • Is iron deficient, unavailable… or overloaded?

Understanding iron metabolism is the key.

Here’s a simple clinical approach 

Iron deficiency anemia

  • Decreased Serum iron
  • Increased TIBC
  • Decreased Ferritin

Anemia of chronic disease

  • Decreased Serum iron
  • Decreased / normal TIBC
  • Increased Ferritin

Iron is present but not available (hepcidin effect)

Iron overload

  • Increased Serum iron
  • Decreased TIBC
  • Increased Ferritin

Risk of iron deposition – liver, heart, endocrine organs

Clinical tip:

  • Ferritin is a storage marker and an acute phase reactant

Always interpret it in clinical context

Understanding iron metabolism simplifies anemia interpretation and helps avoid common diagnostic pitfalls.

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Marwa Mostafa: Iron Metabolism in the Differential Diagnosis of Anemia

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