A 34-year-old woman presents with chronic fatigue and microcytic anaemia (Hb 108 g/L, MCV 75 fL). Ferritin is low. What investigation is mandatory to ...

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A 34-year-old woman presents with chronic fatigue and microcytic anaemia (Hb 108 g/L, MCV 75 fL). Ferritin is low. What investigation is mandatory to perform according to NICE guidelines?

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Anti-tissue transglutaminase (tTG) IgA antibodies

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Upper GI endoscopy

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Colonoscopy

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Faecal immunochemical test (FIT)

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Vitamin B12 and Folate levels

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A 34-year-old woman presents with chronic fatigue and microcytic anaemia (Hb 108 g/L, MCV 75 fL). Ferritin is low. What investigation is mandatory to perform according to NICE guidelines?