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Anaemia Investigation
Systematic approach to investigating anaemia by MCV and iron studies
Source: BSH / NICE
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Anaemia Investigation
Anaemia: Hb <130 g/L male, <120 g/L female (WHO). Classify by MCV: microcytic (<80), normocytic (80–100), macrocytic (>100).
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Ferric Carboxymaltose · IV Iron — Anaemia
- Iron Sucrose · IV Iron — Anaemia
- Ferric Carboxymaltose (IV Iron — Pregnancy) · IV Iron Preparation — Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Pregnancy
- Iron Supplementation (Paediatric) · Iron Supplement — Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Children
- Ferrous Sulphate · Iron Supplement (Oral)
- Ferrous Sulphate · Iron Supplement (Oral)
Pathways
- Falls Assessment in Older Adults · NICE CG161 2013
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infection (Primary Care) · NICE NG138 / NICE antimicrobial guidance
- Hypertension Management · NICE NG136 2019
- Major Haemorrhage / Massive Transfusion · BCSH; RCOA; RCEM; RCS — BCSH Guidelines
- Deep Vein Thrombosis Diagnosis and Treatment · NICE CG144 / NICE NG158
- Sickle Cell Crisis · BSH 2021 / BCSH
Decision support only. Always apply local guidelines and clinical judgement.