Schilling Test (Vitamin B12 Absorption Test)
The Schilling test is used to evaluate the ability of the small intestine to absorb vitamin B12. When vitamin B12 is ingested, it combines with intrinsic factor from the gastric mucosa. ...
Macrocytosis and Macrocytic Anemia
The term macrocytosis describes the presence of macrocytes on a blood film, together with a raised mean corpuscular volume (MCV). It is a common finding in the results of an FBC and ...
