Schilling test

Schilling test
Purposeinvestigation used for patients with vitamin B12 deficiency

The Schilling test was a medical investigation used for patients with vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency. The purpose of the test was to determine how well a patient is able to absorb B12 from their intestinal tract. The test is now considered obsolete and is rarely performed, and is no longer available at many medical centers. It is named for Robert F. Schilling.

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