Question

Put the steps into the correct order to describe iron deficiency anemia,

Answer 1

How Is Iron-Deficiency Anemia Diagnosed?

Iron-deficiency anemia is diagnosed by blood tests that should include a complete blood count (CBC). Additional tests may be ordered to evaluate the levels of serum ferritin, iron, total iron-binding capacity, and/or transferrin.

Anemia occurs when your blood doesn't have enough red blood cells. This can happen if: Your body doesn't make enough red blood cells. Bleeding causes you to lose red blood cells more quickly than they can be replaced. Your body destroys red blood cells.

Stages

Stage 1: Diminished total-body iron content. This stage is identified by a reduction in serum ferritin

Stage 2: Reduced red blood cell formation

Stage 3: Iron deficiency anemia.