Thalassemias
Inherited
condition of
abnormal alpha
or beta Hgb
chain.
Sideroblastic
Anemia
Fe stores
trapped in RE
system, bone
marrow less
responsive to
EPO
Common in
chronic dz CAD,
DM, malignancy
Serum iron or
normal
Serum ferritin
normal or
TIBC
% transferrin
saturation
normal
In African,
Mediteranean,
South Asian
heritage