Serum iron

Iron is an essential element of the human body. Except for the presence of ferritin in plasma, iron with physiological activity mainly exists in the form of heme. Therefore, iron deficiency can cause anemia. Determination of serum iron can diagnose iron deficiency anemia. The test is suitable for patients with anemia.

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