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Tag: macrocytic anemia

September 18, 2026

Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Autoimmune Gastritis: Understanding Your Blood Tests

How B12, MMA, CBC, intrinsic factor antibodies, and iron studies can clarify deficiency and absorption problems—and when each test is useful.

Vitamin B12 deficiency develops when the body does not have enough usable B12 to support normal nerve function and blood-cell production. Autoimmune gastritis is one possible cause: immune damage to the stomach lining can interfere […]

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August 11, 2026

CBC and Anemia Blood Tests: Hemoglobin, MCV, Iron, Ferritin, Vitamin B12, and Folate

How CBC components, iron studies, ferritin, reticulocytes, vitamin B12, folate, white cells, and platelets work together to clarify anemia and blood-cell patterns.

CBC and anemia blood tests evaluate the number, size, and distribution of blood cells and help organize common anemia and blood-cell patterns.1 A complete blood count with differential and platelets measures red cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, […]

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