Which Is NOT true about iron deficiency anemia?
Hypersegmented neutrophils (more than 5 lobes of neutrophils) is seen in vitamin B12 deficiency. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common cause of anemia in India. It is characterized by microcytic hypochromic peripheral smear.
Anemia
Hyper-segmented neutrophils
Microcytosis precedes hypochromia
MCHC<50%
Commonest cause of anemia in India
Hyper-segmented neutrophils