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Impacts of Iron Deficiency Anemia and Serum Ferritin Concentration

Hemoglobin doesn't decrease until the third stage of iron deficiency anemia. People with normal hemoglobin levels may still be in a state of iron deficiency, and blood donation in such cases may worsen the condition. The serum ferritin concentration is the best noninvasive measure to assess iron stores, as a significant portion of total body iron is present in the form of ferritin. Therefore, monitoring serum ferritin value is crucial for evaluating iron status.

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