Can you start B12 supplements before checking intrinsic factor antibodies?

Vitamin B12 supplementation can often proceed without waiting for intrinsic factor antibody results in symptomatic cases, but care should be taken with regard to test timing to avoid false-positive results.

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endocrinology, initial management, haematology, nutritional supplements, B12 supplements, pernicious anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency, intrinsic factor antibodies, diagnostic testing, autoimmune disorders

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