inimfaktoritest
The inimfaktoritest, also known as the intrinsic factor antibody test, is a laboratory blood test used to help diagnose pernicious anemia. Pernicious anemia is a condition characterized by vitamin B12 deficiency, which occurs when the stomach does not produce enough intrinsic factor. Intrinsic factor is a protein secreted by parietal cells in the stomach lining that is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12 in the small intestine.
This test specifically looks for antibodies against intrinsic factor. The presence of these antibodies indicates that
The inimfaktoritest is typically performed in conjunction with other tests, such as a vitamin B12 level test