
What Does Low PCV And High Ferritin Level Indicate?

Not iron deficiency anemia.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Jyothi BL and I will be answering your query.
Looking at your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Low PCV indicates anemia.
2. High Ferritin and low transferrin indicates possible associated chronic diseases or chronic inflammation. Transferrin is reduced in inflammation and also in liver diseases and malnutrition. Low transferrin is not helpful in diagnosing anemia.
3. Iron within normal range suggests other causes of anemia, maybe nutritional like Vit B12, folic acid.
4. With high ferritin and low transferrin - "anemia of chronic disease" needs to be thought of. If more details are available regarding MCV, MCH, Vit B12 assay etc, I can be more helpful. Try to attach reports, if you have. Do get back also with more clinical history, if possible.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Jyothi BL

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