Specific blood tests are indicated depending on the symptoms/diagnosis as outlined in the algorithm: fat-soluble vitamins, trace elements, fasting gut hormones, INR, haematinics | ||
Any malabsorptive syndromes, eg,
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If bleeding | → |
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When on a bile acid sequestrant | → |
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Cortisol level | → |
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BAM, bile acid malabsorption; GI, gastrointestinal; GP, general practitioner; INR, International Normalised Ratio.