anti-intrinsic factor antibody (INTRINS)
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Introduction
also see intrinsic factor antibody in serum
Etiology
- gastritis
- pernicious anemia (50%)*
- hyperthyroidism (3-6%)
- insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (3-6%)
Laboratory
- tesing for intrinsic factor Ab in serum in the diagnosis of pernicious anemia not indicated[3]
More general terms
Additional terms
- intrinsic factor antibody (INTRINS) in serum
- intrinsic factor; gastric intrinsic factor; IF; INF (GIF, IFMH)
- pernicious anemia; autoimmune gastritis
References
- ↑ Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests, 3rd edition, NW Tietz ed, WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1995
- ↑ Intrinsic Factor Blocking Antibody Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: http://www.aruplab.com/guides/ug/tests/0070210.jsp
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 16, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2012