Authors: Mary A. Williamson Mt(ascp) Phd,L. Michael Snyder Md
Use
Investigation of macrocytic anemia
Workup of deficiencies seen in megaloblastic anemias
Assistance in the diagnosis of CNS disorders
Evaluation of alcoholism
Evaluation of malabsorption syndromes
Interpretation
Increased In
Chronic granulocytic leukemia
COPD
Chronic renal failure
Diabetes
Leukocytosis
Liver cell damage (hepatitis, cirrhosis)
Obesity