Among the most prevalent hematologic abnormalities in patients with rheumatologic disorders are the anemia of chronic disease (ACD), a mild anemia that is generally asymptomatic, and iron deficiency anemia.
In iron-deficiency anemia, the TIBC would higher than 400–450 mcg/dL because stores would be low.
Patients with RA occasionally have concurrent iron deficiency anemia and ACD. When this occurs, the hemoglobin level usually drops to below 9.5 g/dL, and the MCV is less than 80.
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Among the most prevalent hematologic abnormalities in patients with rheumatologic disorders are the anemia of chronic disease (ACD), a mild anemia that is generally asymptomatic, and iron deficiency anemia.
In iron-deficiency anemia, the TIBC would higher than 400–450 mcg/dL because stores would be low.
Patients with RA occasionally have concurrent iron deficiency anemia and ACD. When this occurs, the hemoglobin level usually drops to below 9.5 g/dL, and the MCV is less than 80.
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/hematologic-manifestations-of-rheumatoid-arthritis