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Also known as Vitamin B-12, B-12

Avail Vitamin B-12 Test in Mumbai through the MFine app. You can book your Vitamin B-12 Test from reputed lab partners of MFine and get samples collected from your doorstep. Post sample collection, the test reports will be available for download within the next 48 hours. A Vitamin B-12 Test is usually recommended to help diagnose atrophic gastritis, pernicious anaemia, Crohn’s disease, Grave’s disease and lupus.... View more

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Vitamin B-12 Test by MFine Diagnostics, Mumbai (All Track)

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Vitamin B-12 Test by Wellness pathcare, Ashok nagar

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Vitamin B-12 Test by Thyrocare Labs, Hyderabad

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Vitamin B-12 Test by Asavlee Labs, Maharashtra

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Vitamin B-12 Test by Metropolis Healthcare, India

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What's the process to book a Vitamin B-12 blood test in Mumbai?

You can book a TSH test in Mumbai using the Mfine mobile app on your device or by visiting our website.

Select a lab partner, add an address and book a time slot for sample collection.

A certified lab technician assigned to you will collect the blood sample at the appointed time.

Your blood report will be updated on the mobile app within the next 48 - 72 hours.

What is the Vitamin B12 Test Used For?

Vitamin B12 tests can be done either alone or with other blood tests. Doctors usually suggest these tests when there is a health condition known as megaloblastic anaemia. When the absorption of vitamin B12 is poor, which can be due to a condition called pernicious anaemia. This is a form of megaloblastic anaemia.

Vitamin B12 test is also used when there are symptoms related to the nervous system. If the B12 levels are low in the body and you may experience numbness or tingling in the hands and feet, loss of balance, and weakness.

The following are the other reasons why the test is used:

To monitor the nerve abnormalities such as peripheral neuropathy.
When there is a problem with balance.
If there are complaints of weakness and loss of appetite.
To detect dementia, that is a problem with the memory function.
To understand the cause of mouth ulcers.

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What is included in a Vitamin B12 Test?

Vitamin B12 is also known as cobalamin. With the help of this test, the amount of B12 in the body is measured. These test results will help in diagnosing anaemia and defects related to the nervous system.

Vitamin B12 Test Procedure

The vitamin B12 test procedure includes the collection of blood samples.
The lab technician will insert the needle into your vein for the collection of the blood.
Once enough sample is collected, the needle is removed from the vein.
The part from where the sample is collected will be covered by a bandaid.
The test sample is then sent to the lab for further testing.

How to Prepare for the Vitamin B12 Test?

Before test	During test
It is not mandatory to fast for 8-10 hours before the test.	There might be slight pain and bruising on the arm from where the blood is collected. However, these symptoms will go away quickly

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Things to consider after the Vitamin B12 Test is completed.

After the vitamin B12 test is completed, you can have any type of food.
Once the test results are obtained, depending on the range of vitamin B12 in your body, the doctor will prescribe the required medications.
Most of the time, vitamin B12 deficiency can be treated by improving the diet. Including vitamin B12 foods such as meat, seafood, dairy products, eggs, and poultry can help in improving the deficiency.
Another way to improve the deficiency is by consuming supplements. However, if any nerve damage has happened due to the deficiency, it could be permanent.

What type of infections can a Vitamin B12 test detect?

With the help of a vitamin B12 test, pernicious anaemia or trouble in absorbing vitamin B12 can be detected. This is the condition in which the red blood cells do not seem to be healthy. The overall health of red blood cells is dependent on this vitamin. When there is a lack of vitamin B12, the red blood cells do not grow fully. The main function of red blood cells is to carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Therefore, deficiency of vitamin B12 leads to anaemia. When a person becomes anaemic, it leads to susceptibility to infections but as such vitamin B12 test does not detect any infections.

How much does the Vitamin B12 Test Cost?

The prices of the test vary from city to city. However, the starting price is between ₹250 and ₹450. From the below table, you can book the test:

City Name	Starting Price
Book Vitamin B12 Test in Bangalore	₹ 280
Book Vitamin B12 Test in Hyderabad	₹ 307
Book Vitamin B12 Test in Kolkata	₹ 455
Book Vitamin B12 Test in Delhi	₹ 277
Book Vitamin B12 Test in Chennai	₹ 455
Book Vitamin B12 Test in Mumbai	₹ 455
Book Vitamin B12 Test in Noida	₹ 277
Book Vitamin B12 Test in Gurgaon	₹ 277
Book Vitamin B12 Test in Pune	₹ 455

How long does it take to get Vitamin B12 Test Results?

Once the test samples are collected, it is sent to the lab of your choice for further testing. After the testing is completed, the vitamin B12 test results will be available on the app for download within the next 24-48 hours.

Book Vitamin B12 Test in your city and get the test results within 24-48 hours.

Is Vitamin B12 a Definitive Test?

Yes, vitamin B12 is a definitive test as it is used for diagnosing if B12 deficiency is the cause of anaemia or neuropathy.

How to read the Vitamin B12 Blood Test Report?

The following table explains the vitamin B12 levels in an adult along with the ranges and units. Depending on the range, the doctors will get to know if the patient is having a normal, or high or low levels of vitamin B12 in the blood.

Vitamin B12 levels in adults	Range	Unit (picograms per millilitre)
Normal values	Between 190 and 950	pg/mL
High values	Above 900	pg/mL
Low values	Below 200	pg/mL

What affects the Vitamin B12 Test Results?

Methylmalonic acid and homocysteine can affect the test results. As the methylmalonic acid increases, vitamin B12 levels decrease. The change in the level of homocysteine affects vitamin B12 as there will be a change in the metabolism.

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Why To Book

Vitamin B-12 helps develop and function the brain, nerves, blood cells, and genetic material, and its deficiency could be a sign of the following diseases —
Atrophic gastritis
Pernicious anaemia
Crohn's disease
Celiac disease
Autoimmune disorders such as Grave's disease or lupus
We at Mfine regard your health as our top priority. Book a Vitamin B-12 blood test in Noida, all from the comfort of your home, by installing the Mfine mobile app.

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What does it measure?

A Vitamin B-12 test measures Vitamin B-12 levels in the blood. A healthy person has Vitamin B-12 levels between 190 and 950 picograms per millilitre (pg/mL).

Test Preparation

A Vitamin B-12 blood test requires an overnight fast of 8 - 12 hours.

What happens to your sample?

The blood sample will be analysed by one of our certified Lab Technicians. The reports will be updated on the Mfine mobile app within 48 - 72 hours after sample collection.

What do abnormal results indicate?

Abnormal vitamin B-12 levels can be the signs of the following diseases - atrophic gastritis, pernicious anaemia, Crohn's disease, Celiac disease, Grave's disease or lupus. Or, it could just mean you aren't consuming enough vitamin B-12. Seek help from your doctor to understand your test report.

Precautionary Requisites

Certain medications that treat GERD and diabetes also interfere with vitamin B-12 absorption. Inform your doctor about any medications or health conditions that you may have.

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Frequently Asked Questions | FAQs

What is a vitamin B-12 test?

Vitamin B-12 blood test checks vitamin B-12 levels in your system. Humans require vitamin B-12 to efficiently function and develop the brain, nerves, blood cells, genetic material, and other body parts. And a deficiency of it could lead to a myriad of health problems like anaemia, dementia, Alzheimer's disease and more.

How do I prepare for the vitamin B-12 test?

A vitamin B-12 blood test requires a fast of six to eight hours. A lab partner then arrives to collect the blood sample. Ensure to inform your doctor of any medication you are taking, as this may interfere with your test results.

Are there any risks involved in the vitamin B-12 test?

There are no known health risks associated with the vitamin B12 deficiency test. You may feel a slight pain during the sample collection process. However, this pain goes away on its own after a while. The medical professional will give you a bandaid or a cotton ball to ease the pain and prevent bleeding.

When will I get the vitamin B-12 test reports?

After one of our lab partners collects your blood sample, they will deliver it to the lab. The lab then tests your sample and generates the blood report within the next 48 hours post which you would be able to check your test report on the Mfine app.

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