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Measures vitamin B12 levels in the blood to assess nutritional status and diagnose deficiencies.
Test Preparation
Overview
- Purpose: Measures vitamin B12 levels in the blood to assess nutritional status and diagnose deficiencies.
- Procedure: Analyzes levels of vitamin B12 in the blood serum.
- Frequency: Ordered for individuals with symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency, anemia, or neurological disorders.
- Significance: Helps diagnose pernicious anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency, or malabsorption syndromes.
- Interpretation: Abnormal results may indicate vitamin B12 deficiency, which can lead to anemia, neurological symptoms, or cognitive impairments.
