{"id":671,"date":"2021-12-27T08:04:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-27T08:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oncquest.net\/Staging-blog\/?p=671"},"modified":"2021-12-27T08:04:00","modified_gmt":"2021-12-27T08:04:00","slug":"vitamin-b12-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oncquestlabs.com\/blog\/vitamin-b12-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Vitamin B12 test"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Vitamin B12?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin that helps maintain healthy neural and mental function. In humans, it is obtained only from animal proteins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitamin B-12 plays an essential role in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>red blood cell formation,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cell metabolism,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>nerve function and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the production of DNA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitamin B 12 plays a vital role in pregnancy as it can help to prevent spinal and central nervous system congenital disabilities in the baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Folic acid, also called folate, is another B vitamin. Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 work closely as team players to form an integral part of our metabolism. These two B vitamins are also crucial for a healthy functioning nervous system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;What leads to B12 deficiency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shortage of the vitamins needed to produce enough healthy red blood cells leads to vitamin deficiency anaemia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also develop if your diet lacks specific vitamins or because your body can&#8217;t properly absorb the nutrients you eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>When to see a doctor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please see a doctor if you&#8217;re experiencing vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia symptoms. These conditions can often be diagnosed based on your symptoms and the results of a blood test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor might recommend a B-12 test if you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>tingling in the hands and feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>problems with balance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a racing heart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>confusion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dementia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>weakness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>loss of appetite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also take this test if your doctor suspects you might have pernicious anaemia. Pernicious anaemia is a reduction in red blood cells. It occurs when your intestines can&#8217;t absorb vitamin B-12, necessary for red blood cell production. Symptoms are not often seen in people younger than 30 years old. The average age of diagnosis is 60.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Interpreting B-12 test results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both high and low levels of vitamin B-12 may indicate an underlying problem. Low levels of B-12 can suggest anaemia, an internal parasite, and hyperthyroidism. High levels of B-12 may increase your risk for cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High levels of B-12 can also be a sign of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>liver disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>certain types of leukaemia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>kidney failure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also possible to have low or high vitamin B-12 without other health concerns. Most health conditions will have additional symptoms other than abnormal vitamin B-12 levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Normal ranges can also vary from laboratory to laboratory, so it&#8217;s important to discuss your results with your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Blood tests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Different types of blood tests can be carried out to help identify people with a possible vitamin B12 or folate deficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These tests check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>whether you have a lower level of haemoglobin (a substance that transports oxygen) than normal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>whether your red blood cells are larger than normal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the level of vitamin B12 in your blood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the level of folate in your blood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This blog is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice or as a substitute for consulting a physician. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment from a healthcare professional.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Sources:<\/em><\/strong><strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.labtestsonline.org.au\/learning\/test-index\/vitamin-b12\">https:\/\/www.labtestsonline.org.au\/learning\/test-index\/vitamin-b12<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/vitamin-b12-level\">https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/vitamin-b12-level<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Vitamin B12? Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin that helps maintain healthy neural and mental function. 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