Dr. Kaufman - " Is serum ferritin a reliable tool for diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia, in the setting of CKD? "

Learning objectives:

• Review the pathophysiology of iron homeostasis & the impact of inflammation of iron regulation
• Define iron deficiency (ID)
• Evaluate and critique current literature/guidelines regarding utility of ferritin for diagnosis of ID, specifically in CKD. 
• Identify knowledge gaps in the diagnosis of iron deficiency in CKD, and the implications for diagnosis of ID in other inflammatory conditions.