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Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test in North Carolina

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

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Cities

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test in North Carolina communities

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Charlotte1,516,107Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Raleigh1,062,018Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Winston-Salem420,400Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Durham399,762Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Greensboro345,270Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Fayetteville328,827Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Asheville316,694Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Concord264,492Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Wilmington247,372Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Hickory211,042Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Gastonia194,190Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test High Point178,800Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Cary171,603Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Burlington137,096Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Greenville122,921Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Jacksonville108,549Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Rocky Mount61,952Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Chapel Hill60,920Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Huntersville60,166Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Apex58,066Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Kannapolis52,173Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Mooresville48,431Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Wilson47,914Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Wake Forest46,387Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Holly Springs40,198Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Indian Trail39,603Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Salisbury35,258Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Monroe34,464Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Goldsboro33,214Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Fuquay-Varina33,135Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test New Bern31,058Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Cornelius30,925Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Garner30,859Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Sanford30,024Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Matthews29,417Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Morrisville28,824Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Statesville27,777Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Thomasville26,941Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Asheboro26,729Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Kernersville26,376Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Mint Hill26,236Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Clayton25,486Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Leland22,794Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Shelby21,564Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Carrboro21,237Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Clemmons21,032Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Kinston19,888Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Waxhaw19,645Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Lexington19,347Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Lumberton19,186Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Knightdale18,614Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Elizabeth City18,466Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Harrisburg18,415Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Lenoir18,205Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Boone18,055Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Havelock17,570Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Hope Mills17,421Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Morganton17,389Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Mount Holly17,315Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test Pinehurst17,250Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test