Macrocytosis: pitfalls in testing and summary of guidance

AUTOR(ES)

Galloway, Michael

FONTE

BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.

RESUMO

Low vitamin B-12 levels can occur without deficiency being present, and normal levels don't always rule out vitamin B-12 deficiency. A clinical assessment, together with blood count and blood film results, can ensure a correct interpretation of vitamin B-12 and folate levels

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