Which lab pattern is consistent with iron deficiency anemia presenting with high transferrin and high TIBC and transferrin saturation very low?

Which lab pattern is consistent with iron deficiency anemia presenting with high transferrin and high TIBC and transferrin saturation very low?

• A. Low Transferrin, Low TIBC
• B. High Transferrin, Low TIBC
• C. High Transferrin, High TIBC, Transferrin Saturation Super-Low
• D. Normal Ferritin

Answer: (C)