Hemochromatosis, anemia of inflammation/chronic disease or ?

[brainyLady]

Hi there,

I had some recent blood work (please see below) performed and my endocrinologist mentioned that, based on the results, I may have hemochromatosis. However, he said I need to see another doc for follow up. In the interim, I have done some research, and think my labs more closely match those for a diagnosis of anemia of Inflammation/chronic disease. I also turned up ANA positive with a high titer after a history of negative test ~5 yrs ago (I am also HLA B27 +). I am wondering if anyone has any thoughts about what this may all mean. Any thoughts are appreciated :) THANKS SO MUCH!

CBC - all values in range
Relevant chemistries:
Iron 72 mcg/dL Reference Range:37 mcg/dL - 145 mcg/dL
TIBC 434 mcg/dL (High) Reference Range:250 mcg/dL - 425 mcg/dL
Iron Unbound 362 mcg/dL
Iron Sat 17 % Reference Range: 15 % - 50 %
Ferritin 154 ng/mL (High) Reference Range:13 ng/mL - 150 ng/mL

Other:
ANA Titer 1:640 titer (Abnormal) Reference Range:<1:80
ANA Pattern Speckled and Homogeneous (Abnormal)