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. 2021 May 18;13(5):e15086. doi: 10.7759/cureus.15086

Table 3. Level of investigation for anaemic patients.

The percentage represents the quantity of anaemic patients investigated for vitamin B12, folate, ferritin, serum iron levels, CRP and myeloma screen (n=166). CRP: C-reactive protein

Investigations Not checked Checked on admission Checked in last year Appropriately not checked
B12 41% 20% 33% 6%
Folate 42% 19% 33% 6%
Ferritin 52% 16% 26% 6%
Serum Iron 81% 6% 7% 6%
CRP 7% 93% - -
Myeloma screen 70% 17% - 13%