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Each ml of RBC has how many elemental iron

1 mg of elemental iron

Absent marrow iron stores

S. Ferritin < 15 (normal - 30 to 200 microg/L )

Hb synthesis decreases when S. Transferrin

15-20% ( normal 33%)

Staining for reticulocytes

Supravital stains:


New methylene blue


Brilliant cresyl blue


Crystal violet