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Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... evaluation of macrocytic ... #Diagnosis #Macrocytosis ... FolicAcid #MMA #Homocysteine ... #Algorithm #Workup
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... total body stores Evaluation ... Elevated MMA and homocysteine ... consider other diagnosis ... #Deficiency #diagnosis
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
mL in a 70 kg adult ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... during clinical evaluations ... Iron, folic acid, cobalamine ... #differential #diagnosis