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Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test in Maryland

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test is a laboratory test you can request directly. The Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test measures Vitamin B12 levels in the blood to help assess nutritional status.

Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab

ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

This test evaluates the concentration of Vitamin B12 in the blood. Vitamin B12 is essential for nerve function and the production of DNA and red blood cells. A deficiency can lead to various health issues.

What it measures

Vitamin B12 — reflects the level of Vitamin B12 in the blood

What the test involves

The test involves a standard blood draw, where a healthcare professional collects a blood sample from a vein in your arm.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians typically order this test to investigate symptoms that may suggest a Vitamin B12 deficiency. It is also used to monitor individuals with conditions affecting nutrient absorption.

Preparation

Preparation for the test may vary, so it's important to follow the specific instructions provided by the laboratory conducting the test.

How results are reported

Results are reported as a concentration of Vitamin B12 in the blood. Reference ranges can differ between laboratories, so it's important to discuss your results with a healthcare provider.

Before you go

Sample collection method
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Cities

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test in Maryland communities

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Baltimore2,205,092Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Bel Air South222,834Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Hagerstown194,602Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Frederick175,032Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Waldorf119,442Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Salisbury108,982Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Columbia105,086Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Germantown90,235Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Silver Spring82,472Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Ellicott City74,432Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Eldersburg70,639Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Glen Burnie69,739Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Gaithersburg68,827Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Rockville67,095Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Dundalk66,426Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Bethesda66,294Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Towson59,014Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Bowie58,113Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Severn53,955Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Aspen Hill53,850Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Wheaton51,836Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test North Bethesda50,695Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Potomac46,891Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Odenton43,488Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Catonsville42,789Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Woodlawn42,053Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Essex40,710Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Annapolis40,581Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Clinton39,925Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Severna Park39,108Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Chillum36,428Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Olney35,815Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Randallstown35,641Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Owings Mills35,170Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test College Park34,961Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Montgomery Village34,489Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Pikesville33,549Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Pasadena31,583Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Bel Air North30,969Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Parkville30,783Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Milford Mill30,685Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Middle River30,606Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Carney29,873Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Crofton29,812Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Laurel29,438Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Perry Hall29,165Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test South Laurel27,998Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Reisterstown27,917Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Ilchester27,513Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Clarksburg27,354Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Lochearn26,995Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Suitland26,375Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Fort Washington25,840Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Fairland25,324Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Arnold25,056Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Edgewood25,004Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Greenbelt24,602Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Landover24,508Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test North Potomac24,449Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test North Laurel24,233Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test