Biomarker table
Autoimmunity
Intrinsic factor antibodies
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How to prepare for your test
Prepare for your Intrinsic Factor Antibodies Blood Test by following these instructions. Do not take vitamin B12 for two weeks prior to this test. If your B12 is prescribed ask your doctor whether to stop.
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FAQs
What can I learn from this test?
What is pernicious anaemia?
Pernicious anaemia causes a deficiency in vitamin B12, an essential water-soluble vitamin found in virtually all meat products and certain algae, such as seaweed. It helps maintain healthy nerve and red blood cells and is required to make DNA, the genetic material in all cells. Symptoms of pernicious anaemia include fatigue, shortness of breath, brittle nails, pins and needles, and cognitive difficulties (brain fog). Symptoms of pernicious anaemia can become debilitating and cause lasting damage if not caught early enough. Pernicious anaemia can be treated by regular vitamin B12 injections.
What is intrinsic factor?
Intrinsic factor is a glycoprotein produced by the parietal cells in your stomach - and it is necessary to absorb vitamin B12 from the food you eat. Interference in the production or the activity of intrinsic factor can reduce vitamin B12 being absorbed in the small bowel, resulting in anaemia.