The role of hepcidin and an oral iron absorption test in identifying the root cause of iron-restricted anemia

CONCLUSION: OIAT differentiates between classical IDA and other types of anemia caused by abnormalities in iron absorption or systemic iron availability. Additionally, elevated hepcidin in patients with oral iron malabsorption could indicate IRIDA.PMID:37972576 | DOI:10.1159/000535275
Source: Acta Haematologica - Category: Hematology Authors: Source Type: research