A 66-year-old woman has new macrocytic anaemia. MCV 108 fL, Hb 92 g/L. She has peripheral neuropathy and glossitis. What is the most appropriate test ...

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A 66-year-old woman has new macrocytic anaemia. MCV 108 fL, Hb 92 g/L. She has peripheral neuropathy and glossitis. What is the most appropriate test to confirm the cause?

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Serum B12 and intrinsic factor antibodies

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Serum folate only

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Bone marrow biopsy

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Coeliac serology only

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CRP and ESR

ukmla MCQ (SBA): B12 deficiency anaemia

A 66-year-old woman has new macrocytic anaemia. MCV 108 fL, Hb 92 g/L. She has peripheral neuropathy and glossitis. What is the most appropriate test to confirm the cause?