Intrinsic factor autoantibody test

Intrinsic factor autoantibody test

Intrinsic factor autoantibody test: The intrinsic factor autoantibody test is a laboratory test used to detect human serum autoantibodies to intrinsic factor. Antibody-mediated inhibition of intrinsic factor causes vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anemia.

Intrinsic factor autoantibody test: Other Names

Other names for Intrinsic factor autoantibody test include:

• Intrinsic factor blocking antibody test

Symptoms Associated with Intrinsic factor autoantibody test

These symptoms may be diagnosed by, screened for, or associated with Intrinsic factor autoantibody test:

• Fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Dizziness, particularly upon standing
• Irregular heart rhythm
• Cold hands and feet
• Pale skin
• Pale gums
• Chest pain
• Enlarged heart
• Muscle weakness
• Loss of reflexes
• Unsteady walk
• Loss of balance
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal bloating
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss
• Enlarged liver
• Face tremor (infants)
• Enlarged tongue

Diseases Associated with Intrinsic factor autoantibody test

These diseases or medical conditions may be diagnosed by, screened for, or associated with Intrinsic factor autoantibody test:

• Pernicious anemia

Basic Information: Intrinsic factor autoantibody test

Disease or Condition count: 0; see list of conditions below. These are the diseases or medical conditions in which the medical test 'Intrinsic factor autoantibody test' may be involved.

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