Intrinsic Factor (IF) Abs.

Pathology category

Immunology

Code

IF

Referral code

RHH

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Test information

Detected in 70% of patients with pernicious anaemia and are more disease-specific than antibodies to gastric parietal cells.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Tube type

Tube type info

SST, Plain or Lithium Heparin

Special requirements

Serum

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

Weekly

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

TAT GP/Outpatient

up to 2 weeks

Referral lab

Immunology Russells Hall Hospital