Diagnosis of Folate deficiency

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• Diagnosis - Folic acid deficiency anemia
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Folic acid deficiency anemia: Diagnosis
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

The Schilling test and a therapeutic trial of vitamin B₁₂ injections distinguish between folic acid deficiency anemia and pernicious anemia. Significant findings include macrocytosis, decreased reticulocyte count, abnormal platelets, and serum folate less than 3 ng/ml.

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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005

Folic acid deficiency anemia: Diagnosis
(Handbook of Diseases)

The Schilling test and a therapeutic trial of vitamin B₁₂ injections help distinguish between folic acid deficiency anemia and pernicious anemia. Significant findings include macrocytosis, a decreased reticulocyte count, low platelet count, and a serum folate level less than 4 mg/ml.

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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003

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