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Recent changes for Instrinsic Factor Antibody
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
8th April 2026	Alternative names	Intrinsic factor binding antibody.	Intrinsic factor binding antibody, IFBA
	Collection & Request Instructions	For diagnosis of autoimmune vitamin B12 malabsorption (pernicious anaemia).	For diagnosis of autoimmune vitamin B12 malabsorption (pernicious anaemia).

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Intrinsic factor binding antibody.

Intrinsic factor binding antibody, IFBA

For diagnosis of autoimmune vitamin B12 malabsorption (pernicious anaemia).

Alternative Names:

Intrinsic factor binding antibody
IFBA

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

IFBA

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

10 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

For diagnosis of autoimmune vitamin B12 malabsorption (pernicious anaemia).

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

St Vincent's Pathology