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Complete Pernicious Anaemia Check Blood Test
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Complete Pernicious Anaemia Check Blood Test

Complete Pernicious Anaemia Check Blood Test

A thorough blood test including intrinsic factor antibodies and MMA to help diagnose pernicious anaemia, a condition which affects your body's ability to absorb vitamin B12.

Is it for you?

Are you experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, breathlessness and difficulty concentrating? Perhaps you already have an autoimmune condition and know that this raises your risk for pernicious anaemia? Or have you had a borderline vitamin B12 test and want to investigate further? If you want to be proactive about getting tested so that you can seek treatment quickly, this thorough test for pernicious anaemia can give you the answers you need.
Blood sample 20 tests included 16 working days turnaround

£269.00

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Key biomarkers - see full list below

Intrinsic Factor Antibodies Vitamin B12 - Active
Red Blood Cells
  • You have symptoms of low vitamin B12 and want to check your status
  • You've had a blood test where your vitamin B12 was borderline and you want to rule out pernicious anaemia
  • You have an autoimmune condition which you know raises your risk of pernicious anaemia
  • You want to get an early diagnosis so that you can begin treatment and improve your symptoms.
Pernicious anaemia is a condition which affects the body's ability to absorb vitamin B12, a nutrient which is vital for the manufacture of red blood cells, as well as for nerve health and DNA synthesis. Vitamin B12 is found in animal foods and seaweed and is now routinely added to many plant-based foods and drinks. Pernicious anaemia is usually caused by an autoimmune disease where your body destroys intrinsic factor, a protein made in the stomach which is necessary for the absorption of B12. If you don't get enough vitamin B12, then your body can't manufacture red blood cells properly, which affects your blood's ability to transport oxygen around your body causing symptoms like tiredness, palpitations and pale skin. Other symptoms can include breathlessness, pins and needles, brain fog and a swollen tongue and mouth ulcers.

Pernicious anaemia can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms are varied and can be confused with those of other conditions. Pernicious anaemia is an autoimmune condition meaning that the body is attacking its own cells.  If you (or a family member) already have another autoimmune condition like type 1 diabetes or a thyroid condition (Graves' or Hashimoto's disease) you have a higher risk of pernicious anaemia.

This profile includes a full blood count, to look for misshapen red cells, and tests for the active form of vitamin B12 (i.e. B12 which is available for your body to use), ferritin to rule out iron deficiency anaemia and folate which is also necessary for healthy red blood cells. It includes a test for methylmalonic acid (MMA) which is often raised in early B12 deficiency and intrinsic factor antibodies which can help confirm whether an autoimmune condition is causing low vitamin B12.

Pernicious anaemia is treated by having regular injections of vitamin B12. The earlier you get diagnosed and start treatment, the better your chances of managing your condition and controlling symptoms.

Red Blood Cells

Haemoglobin Haematocrit Red Cell Count MCV MCH MCHC RDW

White Blood Cells

White Cell Count Neutrophils Lymphocytes Monocytes Eosinophils Basophils

Clotting Status

Platelet Count MPV

Iron Status

Ferritin

Vitamins

Folate - Serum Vitamin B12 - Active

Autoimmunity

Intrinsic Factor Antibodies

Other

Methylmalonic acid - Serum

3 simple steps

  • Take the test

    Take the test - either using your kit or visit a clinic.

  • Post your sample

    Send your sample in the freepost pack to our fully accredited lab.

  • Get your results

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