[Serum ferritin and cytochemical storage iron in erythropoiesis and the R.E.S. in iron deficiency and faulty iron metabolism].

In 60 patients with iron deficiency anemia of chronic disorders serum iron, an iron absorption test, serum transferrin, serumferritin and stainable non-heme iron in erythropoiesis and reticuloendothelial system, were evaluated. Intercorrelations of these parameters were studied in different diagnostic groups. Pathogenetic principles and the clinical value of the applied diagnostic methods are discussed.