Question

A 70-year-old man has microcytic anaemia and low ferritin without obvious bleeding. According to NICE, which investigation is essential to identify possible occult blood loss?

Accepted Answer

Upper and lower GI endoscopy

Answer

Stool microscopy for parasites

Answer

Abdominal ultrasound

Answer

Serum B12 and folate

Answer

Bone marrow biopsy

Practice question

A 70-year-old man has microcytic anaemia and low ferritin without obvious bleeding. According to NICE, which investigation is essential to identify possible occult blood loss?