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Anemia of Chronic Inflammation

This Medical Laboratory Science lesson in Hematology supports laboratory science learning and laboratory interpretation for medical laboratory students and professionals.

Anemia of chronic inflammation (ACI) / anemia of chronic disease, normocytic or mildly microcytic pattern with iron restriction and preserved ferritin.

Intermediate32 min read18 sectionsHematology
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Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

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Laboratory medicine focus, patterns suggest differentials; confirmatory tests and clinical correlation establish diagnosis.

  • Recognize ACI laboratory pattern on CBC, indices, and iron studies
  • Distinguish ACI iron study pattern from iron deficiency
  • Correlate with inflammatory conditions and hepcidin-mediated iron sequestration
  • Apply hedged reporting when inflammation and iron deficiency may coexist

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