indicating that iron deficiency or anemia of chronic disease was uncommon. Haptoglobin was low in 44% of patients, but reticulocyte count was > 2.5% in only 11%. In conclusion, Hgb values are ...
the reticulocyte count 12 per cent, and the serum iron 188 microgm ... of the hemolytic anemia itself, factors predisposing to the development of folic acid or vitamin B 12 deficiency were ...