1st April 2022

A 45-year-old female returns to her GP following presenting 1 week earlier with symptoms of epigastric pain

A 45-year-old female returns to her GP following presenting 1 week earlier with symptoms of epigastric pain which are worsened by the consumption of food. She has no significant medical history. On examination, she had pale conjunctiva and experiences tenderness to palpation in the epigastric region of her abdomen.

Her blood tests have returned demonstrating normocytic anaemia. 

In addition to requesting an endoscopy, which other investigation should you request at this stage? Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.