What diagnosis is suggested if part II of the Schilling test is more than 7.5% when part I was 1%?
A)Sprue
B)Pernicious anemia
C)Renal disease
D)Celiac disease

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A result of greater than 7.5% in part II of the Schilling test when part I was only 1% suggests a diagnosis of pernicious anemia, which is characterized by impaired absorption of vitamin B12 due to lack of intrinsic factor produced by the stomach.

What Diagnosis Is Suggested If Part II of the Schilling