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What is the normal range of serum folate levels?
What is the normal range of serum folate levels?
- 6-20 ng/ml (correct)
- 2-6 ng/ml
- 4-20 ng/ml
- 10-40 ng/ml
What is the characteristic feature of hyper-segmented neutrophils?
What is the characteristic feature of hyper-segmented neutrophils?
- A single cell showing seven or more lobes
- A single cell showing five or more lobes
- More than five lobes in at least 50% of neutrophils
- More than five lobes in at least 5% of neutrophils (correct)
What is the purpose of the Schilling test?
What is the purpose of the Schilling test?
- To detect iron deficiency
- To detect folate deficiency
- To detect abnormality in absorption (correct)
- To detect vitamin B12 deficiency
What is the treatment regimen for vitamin B12 deficiency?
What is the treatment regimen for vitamin B12 deficiency?
What is the preferred route for vitamin B12 supplementation if there is no evidence of malabsorption?
What is the preferred route for vitamin B12 supplementation if there is no evidence of malabsorption?
What is the treatment regimen for folate deficiency?
What is the treatment regimen for folate deficiency?
What is the characteristic bone marrow finding in vitamin B12 deficiency?
What is the characteristic bone marrow finding in vitamin B12 deficiency?
What is the significance of anti-parietal cell antibody in pernicious anemia?
What is the significance of anti-parietal cell antibody in pernicious anemia?
What is the cause of vitamin B12 deficiency in Diphyllobothrium latum infection?
What is the cause of vitamin B12 deficiency in Diphyllobothrium latum infection?
What is the significance of elevated lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) in anemia?
What is the significance of elevated lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) in anemia?
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