Low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels

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Gelila is a 16-year-old adolescent girl. She was recently diagnosed with anemia due to low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. Her MCV value is within the normal range, measured at 98 fL. Further blood tests were conducted to understand the type of anemia she has. Results for inflammation testing are normal. The results are provided below. Homocysteine = 14.3 µmol/L Serum Ferritin (μg/L) = 17 RBC Folate = 910 nmol/L Plasma Iron (μg/dL) = 122 Serum Folate = 17 nmol/L TIBC (μg/dL) = 309 Serum B12 = 141 pmol/L T-Sat. (%) = 39 7c. From the information provided which of the following is/are true? a) She is not deficient in folate, vitamin B12 or iron. b) She is vitamin B12 deficient and needs to be supplemented with vitamin B12. c) She is folate deficient and needs to be supplemented with folate supplement. d) She is deficient in iron and should be supplemented with iron e) None of the above.

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