An intrinsic factor antibody (IF antibody) test may be used to help determine the cause of a vitamin B12 deficiency and to confirm a diagnosis of pernicious anemia.Pernicious anemia is caused by vitamin B12 deficiency due to a lack of intrinsic factor. This condition occurs primarily when the body's immune system targets its own tissues and develops antibodies directed against the parietal cells and/or the intrinsic factor. These antibodies can damage the parietal cells and disrupt intrinsic factor production or prevent intrinsic factor from carrying out its biological function. Intrinsic factor binds to vitamin B12, forming a complex and allowing its absorption in the small intestine.IF antibody testing is usually used in follow up after other laboratory tests, such as a vitamin B12 test, a methylmalonic acid test and a complete blood count (CBC), have established that a person has a vitamin B12 deficiency and associated anemia and/or neuropathy.
Sample Type - Blood
Reporting Time - 1 Day
Prerequisites - No special preparation required
Price - ₹4060/-
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