A 60-year-old with new iron deficiency anaemia (Hb 92 g/L, microcytosis) and no overt bleeding. What is the most appropriate initial investigation pat...

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A 60-year-old with new iron deficiency anaemia (Hb 92 g/L, microcytosis) and no overt bleeding. What is the most appropriate initial investigation pathway?

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Upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy (bidirectional)

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Coeliac serology only

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Empirical oral iron and review only

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CT abdomen pelvis urgently

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FOB test first-line

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Unexplained iron deficiency anaemia

A 60-year-old with new iron deficiency anaemia (Hb 92 g/L, microcytosis) and no overt bleeding. What is the most appropriate initial investigation pathway?