Medical Definition of Antiparietal cell antibody
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A serologic blood test which measures the presence of antibodies to gastric parietal cells.
Less than 2% of the general population will be antibody positive although this can be higher in the elderly.
Approximately 90% of individuals with pernicious anaemia will be antibody positive. A positive result may also be seen in atrophic gastritis, gastric ulcer, thyroid disease, iron deficiency anaemia and diabetes.
(13 Jan 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Antiparietal Cell Antibody
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