Sep

18

2021

What’s the difference in performance between intrinsic factor antibodies and antiparietal cell antibodies in pernicious anemia?

By William Aird

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What’s the difference in performance between intrinsic factor antibodies and antiparietal cell antibodies in pernicious anemia?

Intrinsic factor antibodies are more specific (98-99% vs. 50%) but less sensitive (40-60% vs. 80-90%) than antiparietal antibodies.

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