A 60-year-old woman with new microcytic anaemia (Hb 96 g/L, MCV 72 fL) and ferritin 8 µg/L, no obvious bleeding. What is the most appropriate initial ...

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A 60-year-old woman with new microcytic anaemia (Hb 96 g/L, MCV 72 fL) and ferritin 8 µg/L, no obvious bleeding. What is the most appropriate initial investigation/referral?

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Urgent 2-week-wait colorectal pathway

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Start oral iron only and recheck in 3 months

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Faecal immunochemical test and urgent 2WW if positive

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Colonoscopy in 3-6 months

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Upper GI endoscopy only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Iron deficiency anaemia - cancer pathway

A 60-year-old woman with new microcytic anaemia (Hb 96 g/L, MCV 72 fL) and ferritin 8 µg/L, no obvious bleeding. What is the most appropriate initial investigation/referral?