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anti-intrinsic factor antibody (INTRINS)

also see intrinsic factor antibody in serum Etiology: 1) gastritis 2) pernicious anemia (50%)* 3) hyperthyroidism (3-6%) 4) insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (3-6%) Laboratory: - tesing for intrinsic factor Ab in serum in the diagnosis of pernicious anemia not indicated [3]

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intrinsic factor antibody (INTRINS) in serum intrinsic factor; gastric intrinsic factor; IF; INF (GIF, IFMH) pernicious anemia; autoimmune gastritis

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autoantibody

References

  1. Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests, 3rd edition, NW Tietz ed, WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1995
  2. Intrinsic Factor Blocking Antibody Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 70210
  3. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 16, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2012