A Patient with Moderate Anemia Has an Elevated MCV and Hypersegmented

question 4

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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