A Patient with Moderate Anemia Has an Elevated MCV and Hypersegmented

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient with moderate anemia has an elevated MCV and hypersegmented neutrophils.Which of the following should be ordered first?

• A)Schilling test
• B)gastric analysis
• C)antibodies to IF
• D)vitamin B₁₂ and folate assays

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