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Comparison of methods for evaluating iron overload
| Invasive | Cost | Limitation | Validation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferritin | No | Low | Infection/inflammation | Yes |
| LIC | Yes | Median | Fibrosis/cirrhosis | Yes |
| SQUID | No | High | Not easily available | Yes |
| MRI | No | High | Dedicated person | Yes |
LIC liver iron content, SQUID superconducting quantum interference device, MRI magnetic resonance imaging
