Intrinsic factor antibody

Test/Investigation

Intrinsic factor antibody

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Units

AU

Also Known as/Frequency of Test

IFA, IFAb

Indications

Associated with pernicious anaemia.

Comments/Precautions

May be reflexed from a positive GPC

Sample type

Serum

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

1 week

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

0 – 25 AU

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Y NNUH