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Vitamin B12

What can I expect from this Vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12 performs essential bodily functions such as keeping the nervous system healthy. This blood test examines your levels to ensure your overall health is performing as it should. Vitamin B12 is particularly important for those on a plant-based diet.

Identifying conditions of this test

Vitamin (2 Biomarkers)

Vitamins are a group of substances that our bodies need for normal cell function, growth and development. Vitamin deficiencies can be the cause of a wide range of common symptoms and conditions.

Vitamin B12 is a vitamin which is necessary for the formation of red blood cells, tissue and cellular repairs and nerve health. It can be found in animal products such as poultry, milk and eggs. Vitamin B12 tests are used to help diagnose the cause of anaemia.

Folate (Vitamin B9) is a vitamin which is necessary for the formation of red blood cells, tissue and cellular repairs and is important during pregnancy. It can be found in leafy green vegetables, yeast and citrus fruits. Folate tests are used to help diagnose the cause of anaemia.