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The Shilling test is used to diagnose vitamin B12 deficiency and determine whether the body is absorbing this essential nutrient properly. It involves administering a dose of radioactive vitamin B12 and measuring its absorption through urine collection over 24 hours. If the excretion is low, it may indicate malabsorption issues, such as pernicious anemia or other gastrointestinal disorders affecting B12 absorption.

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