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Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test in Missouri

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 Missouri communities

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

St. Louis2,092,481Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestKansas City1,644,497Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSpringfield298,722Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestColumbia136,736Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestIndependence122,230Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLee's Summit100,772Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestO'Fallon90,802Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestJoplin81,025Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSt. Joseph80,099Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSt. Charles70,218Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBlue Springs58,265Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSt. Peters57,289Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFlorissant52,382Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestChesterfield49,675Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWentzville43,213Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestJefferson City43,076Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCape Girardeau39,415Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWildwood35,384Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestOakville35,357Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestUniversity City34,953Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBallwin30,998Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLiberty30,129Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestRaytown29,893Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestKirkwood29,233Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMehlville28,672Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMaryland Heights28,141Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestGladstone26,825Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestGrandview25,931Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHazelwood25,466Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBelton23,832Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWebster Groves23,817Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestNixa22,925Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestRaymore22,722Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSedalia21,696Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestOzark20,874Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestArnold20,808Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestOld Jamestown20,382Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestRolla19,949Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWarrensburg19,509Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestAffton18,925Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFerguson18,826Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestConcord18,760Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCreve Coeur18,648Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestRepublic18,313Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestManchester18,308Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFarmington17,959Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSpanish Lake17,721Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestKirksville17,600Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHannibal17,165Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestClayton16,905Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLake St. Louis16,665Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPoplar Bluff16,318Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLemay16,312Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSikeston16,054Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestOverland15,908Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFort Leonard Wood15,629Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestGrain Valley15,435Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCarthage15,395Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestJackson15,272Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLebanon14,880Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test