Which of the following is an expected finding in the bone marrow in a patient with the following results: serum iron = 124 mcg/dL (reference range: 35-170 ug/dL); TIBC = 284 mcg/dL (reference range: 225-425 mcg/dL)?
A) Decreased or absent Prussian blue specks
B) Adequate iron stores with Prussian blue stain
C) Sea blue histiocytes
D) Increased iron stores

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The serum iron level is within normal limits and the TIBC is on the higher end of normal, suggesting that the patient has adequate iron stores. This would be confirmed by a Prussian blue stain of the bone marrow showing normal or increased iron stores. Sea blue histiocytes are not related to iron status and do not provide information on the patient's iron stores.

Which of the Following Is an Expected Finding in the Bone