Associate Professor of Clinical Pathology University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Disclosure(s):
Deanna M. W Schaefer, DVM, MS, Dipl ACVP (clinical pathology): No financial relationships to disclose
Presentation Description / Summary: Iron is required for hemoglobin production, and anemia can develop if there is reduced iron available to red blood cell precursors. Common conditions that can lead to iron-restricted erythropoiesis include chronic external hemorrhage and inflammation. This session will review clinically relevant components of iron metabolism and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of laboratory testing to evaluate for iron deficiency.
Learner Outcomes: 1. Explain clinically relevant portions of the metabolic pathways for dietary absorption and storage of iron. 2. Review available laboratory tests of the iron status of a patient, including clinical indications and strengths and weaknesses of each.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participant will be able to explain clinically relevant portions of the metabolic pathways for dietary absorption and storage of iron,
list available laboratory tests to evaluate the iron status of a patient, and
describe clinical indications, strengths, and weaknesses of each test.
