Algorithm of Mulherin et al for the Diagnosis of Iron Deficiency Anemia vs Anemia of Chronic Disease in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Purpose: To distinguish iron deficiency anemia from anemia of chronic disease in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis using the algorithm of Mulherin et al.

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Evaluation

Are you evaluating an adult patient with rheumatoid arthritis?

Yes

Gender of the patient

Male

Female

Hemoglobin

Serum ferritin

MCV

femtoliters

Iron saturation (enter from 0 to 100)

percent

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Results Interpretation and Description References Next Steps

Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Is the patient anemic?

Diagnosis consistent with

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Clinical Diagnosis, Including Family History For Genetics
- Clinical Findings in Iron Deficiency Not Associated with Anemia
Laboratory Tests
Other Testing
- Iron Deficiency Anemia | Total Iron Replacement Dose Equation
- Stages of Iron Depletion and Deficiency
Criteria For Diagnosis

Therapy

Selection
- Indications for Intravenous Iron Replacement with Iron Dextran
Drug Interactions
- Indications for Intravenous Iron Replacement with Iron Dextran
Dosage Calculations
Dosage Adjustments
Diet
- Iron Deficiency Anemia | Total Iron Replacement Dose Equation

Specialty

Hematology Oncology
Clinical Laboratory
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Pedatrics
Surgery, general
Gastroenterology

Objective

clinical diagnosis
including family history for genetics
laboratory tests
criteria for diagnosis

ICD-10

D50 - Iron deficiency anaemia
M05 - Seropositive rheumatoid arthritis

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Purpose: To distinguish iron deficiency anemia from anemia of chronic disease in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis using the algorithm of Mulherin et al.

Specialty: Hematology Oncology, Clinical Laboratory, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pedatrics, Surgery, general, Gastroenterology

Objective: clinical diagnosis, including family history for genetics, laboratory tests, criteria for diagnosis

ICD-10: D50, M05,

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