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Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test in Alaska

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test is a laboratory test you can request directly. This blood test measures the amount of vitamin B12 in your body to help identify a deficiency.

Typical turnaround1-3 business days
Price range$35
PreparationFollow the lab's instructions.
Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab
ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that supports nerve function and the creation of red blood cells. Low levels can lead to various health issues.

What it measures

  • Vitamin B12 — reflects the amount of vitamin B12 available in your blood

What the test involves

This test requires a blood sample, which is typically collected through a standard venipuncture procedure at a laboratory.

Why it is often ordered

A clinician may order this test if you have symptoms suggestive of a vitamin B12 deficiency or if you have certain medical conditions that affect nutrient absorption.

Preparation

Please follow any specific preparation instructions provided by the laboratory where you will be having your blood drawn. Some labs may require you to fast before the test.

How results are reported

Your results will indicate the level of vitamin B12 detected in your blood. Reference ranges, which are the expected values for healthy individuals, vary between laboratories.

Before you go

  • Fasting requirements
  • Specific collection site hours
  • How to receive your results

Cities

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test in Alaska communities

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

Anchorage292,545Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFairbanks64,160Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestJuneau32,240Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBadger19,226Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestKnik-Fairview18,282Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCollege11,797Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestTanaina10,314Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestNorth Lakes9,941Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWasilla9,098Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSitka8,518Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestKalifornsky8,428Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMeadow Lakes8,367Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestKetchikan8,150Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestKenai7,452Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSteele Creek7,399Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSouth Lakes6,421Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestGateway6,305Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBethel6,273Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSterling6,016Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPalmer5,978Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestKodiak5,682Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestChena Ridge5,643Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHomer5,531Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestUtqiagvik5,123Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFishhook5,055Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSoldotna4,370Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestUnalaska4,339Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestNikiski4,232Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFarmers Loop4,216Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestValdez3,966Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestButte3,857Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMill Bay3,719Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestNome3,685Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPetersburg3,259Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestEielson AFB3,240Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestKotzebue3,199Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBig Lake2,888Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestNorth Pole2,825Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestGoldstream2,822Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestEster2,719Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestRidgeway2,689Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSeward2,614Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCordova2,588Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFarm Loop2,549Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestAnchor Point2,288Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestKodiak Station2,183Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWrangell2,162Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFritz Creek2,145Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestDillingham2,133Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestDeltana2,022Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWillow1,965Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLazy Mountain1,766Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHouston1,739Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHaines1,571Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCohoe1,557Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBear Creek1,524Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPrudhoe Bay1,500Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMetlakatla1,445Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestDiamond Ridge1,409Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPoint MacKenzie1,364Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test