PATHOLOGY MCQ
HAEMOPOIETIC SYSTEM
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Question
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Schilling test is done on blood sample to ____
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investigate ability of parietal cell producing intrinsic factors.
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to determine blood B12 concentration
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to diagnose megaloblastic anemia
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to assess the effectiveness of management for anemia.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -As part of your diagnosis for pernicious anemia, you may need a vitamin B-12 test or a folate level test to measure the amount of the vitamin in your blood. You may also order tests to check the levels of homocysteine and methymalonic acid. If your levels of these are high (elevated), it may suggest pernicious anemia.
Detailed explanation-2: -An intrinsic factor antibody (IF antibody) test may be used to help determine the cause of a vitamin B12 deficiency and to confirm a diagnosis of pernicious anemia.
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