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Schilling test
Schilling test (shil-ing) n. a test used to assess a patient's capacity to absorb vitamin B12 from the bowel. Radioactive vitamin B12 is given by mouth and urine collected. A patient with pernicious anaemia will excrete less than 5% of the original dose over a period of 24 hours. [ R. F. Schilling (1919– ), US physician]
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Schilling Test
Schilling Test A test of vitamin B12 nutritional status and absorption.
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DAVID A. BENDER. "Schilling Test." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DAVID A. BENDER. "Schilling Test." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-SchillingTest.html DAVID A. BENDER. "Schilling Test." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-SchillingTest.html |
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