Which of the following proteins binds ferric iron and is increased in iron-deficiency anemia?
A) Ferritin
B) Transferrin
C) Bilirubin
D) Ceruloplasmin
Question 2
Trace element testing requires special measures to avoid contamination because:
A) Trace elements are ubiquitous in the environment
B) Trace elements are unstable
C) Trace element testing is often beset by cross-reactivity
D) Pipette tips can absorb trace elements