
Schilling Test for Absorption of Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
Specialty: | Gastroenterology Nutrition |
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Description: | The Schilling test determines the ability of a patient to absorb vitamin B12 (cobalamin) under different circumstances. This can help evaluate a patient with vitamin B12 deficiency by identifying malabsorption. |
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