A 35-year-old female vegetarian presents with fatigue. Blood tests show: Hb 95 g/L, MCV 72 fL, MCH 24 pg, Ferritin 10 µg/L. What is the most appropria...

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A 35-year-old female vegetarian presents with fatigue. Blood tests show: Hb 95 g/L, MCV 72 fL, MCH 24 pg, Ferritin 10 µg/L. What is the most appropriate next investigation according to UK guidelines?

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Anti-transglutaminase (anti-TTG) antibodies

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Haemoglobin electrophoresis

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Bone marrow biopsy

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Vitamin B12 and Folate levels

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Trial of oral iron supplementation

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Iron Deficiency Anaemia

A 35-year-old female vegetarian presents with fatigue. Blood tests show: Hb 95 g/L, MCV 72 fL, MCH 24 pg, Ferritin 10 µg/L. What is the most appropriate next investigation according to UK guidelines?