28th September 2020

A 65-year-old lady presents to the GP with symptoms of tiredness

A 65-year-old lady presents to the GP with symptoms of tiredness. She is otherwise asymptomatic. The GP orders a full blood count which shows:

• Hb 95 g/L (normal range 115-165 g/L)
• WBC 5.0 x 10⁹/L (normal range 4-11 x 10⁹/L)
• Plt 230 x 10⁹/L (normal range 150-400 x 10⁹/L)
• MCV 72 fL (normal range 80-100 fL)

Which of the following is the most important management option?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.