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🧪 From the Lab Series

IBD lab tests explained in plain English.

NHS Biomedical Scientist. UC patient.

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I’ve put together the best simple questions to ask your doctor to look for vitamin B12, folate and iron deficiencies. These questions focus on spotting trends in routine blood tests that can highlight developing deficiencies early, often before symptoms or anaemia appear. The aim is to help you feel more confident discussing your results and ensure common, treatable deficiencies aren’t missed.

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