The Schilling test for pernicious anemia involves:
A) the administration of radioactive cobalamin and the measurement of its excretion in the urine.
B) the measurement of antigen-antibody immune complexes.
C) the measurement of serum ferritin and total iron-binding capacity.
D) the administration of folate and evaluation of folate content in a blood serum sample.

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The Schilling test for pernicious anemia involves the administration of radioactive cobalamin and the measurement of its excretion in the urine. This test helps to evaluate the absorption of vitamin B12 in the digestive system.

The Schilling Test for Pernicious Anemia Involves