Question
Pathology Question on Hematology
A female patient presented with fatigue and a history of piles. Routine complete blood count analysis showed hemoglobin of 9 g/dL, MCV 60fL, and RBC count of 5.2 million. A peripheral smear is given below. Which of the following is the next best investigation for this patient?
A
HbA2 levels
B
Serum ferritin levels
C
Serum folate levels
D
Serum homocysteine levels
Answer
Serum ferritin levels
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B) : Serum ferritin levels