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Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test in Minnesota

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
  • Specific preparation instructions
  • Expected turnaround time

Cities

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test in Minnesota communities

Choose your city for local context and to request this test.

Minneapolis2,856,952Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSt. Paul309,751Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSt. Cloud123,569Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestRochester119,732Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestDuluth118,975Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBloomington89,436Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBrooklyn Park85,247Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPlymouth80,034Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWoodbury74,014Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMaple Grove69,900Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLakeville69,026Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBlaine68,999Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestEagan68,205Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestEden Prairie64,048Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBurnsville63,926Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCoon Rapids63,269Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestApple Valley55,237Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMinnetonka53,809Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestEdina53,059Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSt. Louis Park49,539Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMoorhead44,129Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMankato43,938Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestShakopee43,396Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMaplewood41,673Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCottage Grove38,582Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestRichfield36,899Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestRoseville36,119Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestInver Grove Heights35,539Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBrooklyn Center33,298Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestAndover32,471Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSavage32,092Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFridley29,422Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestOakdale28,019Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestChaska27,461Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestRamsey27,409Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPrior Lake27,242Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestShoreview26,871Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestOwatonna26,366Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWinona26,199Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestAustin26,030Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestChanhassen25,646Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestRosemount25,513Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestElk River25,467Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWhite Bear Lake24,520Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFaribault24,310Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestChamplin23,877Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestNew Brighton23,293Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFarmington23,253Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCrystal23,143Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestGolden Valley22,247Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHastings22,063Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestNew Hope21,683Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestColumbia Heights21,612Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLino Lakes21,180Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWillmar20,823Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSouth St. Paul20,637Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWest St. Paul20,476Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestNorthfield20,374Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestForest Lake20,366Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestOtsego19,565Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test