A 46-year-old woman presents with fatigue and dyspnoea. FBC shows Hb 86 g/L, MCV 70 fL. She has heavy menstrual periods. What is the most appropriate ...

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A 46-year-old woman presents with fatigue and dyspnoea. FBC shows Hb 86 g/L, MCV 70 fL. She has heavy menstrual periods. What is the most appropriate initial investigation to identify the cause of her anaemia?

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Iron studies and assessment for menstrual and gastrointestinal blood loss

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Bone marrow biopsy

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Serum B12 and folate levels only

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Coeliac serology only

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Erythropoietin level

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Iron deficiency anaemia investigation

A 46-year-old woman presents with fatigue and dyspnoea. FBC shows Hb 86 g/L, MCV 70 fL. She has heavy menstrual periods. What is the most appropriate initial investigation to identify the cause of her anaemia?