Accepted at 7:56 p.m. Oct, 31, 2023 by Alex
Author: OCDoctor
Related Note: 1486590958876
Rationale for change

Mnemonic below is incorrect - ferritin isn't there to increase iron content in blood (that is the role of transferrin). Ferritin stores iron, and in hemochromatosis it is a protective mechanism. Also ferritin is principally active in the tissues, the elevated serum ferritin is simply a measurable indication of the body's response to iron overload (vs. inflammation/infection)

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