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Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test in Delaware

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 Delaware communities

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Dover125,931Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWilmington70,926Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestNewark31,393Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMiddletown23,001Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBear21,625Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestGlasgow15,342Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBrookside14,202Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHockessin13,464Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSmyrna12,619Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPike Creek Valley11,718Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMilford11,249Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestClaymont9,508Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWilmington Manor8,212Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestNorth Star8,009Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSeaford7,852Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPike Creek7,398Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestGeorgetown7,079Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestEdgemoor6,681Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMillsboro6,542Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestElsmere6,167Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestNew Castle5,482Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHighland Acres3,910Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLaurel3,886Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestClayton3,845Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCamden3,786Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestRising Sun-Lebanon3,772Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHarrington3,730Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLewes3,257Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMilton3,224Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestDover Base Housing3,135Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLong Neck3,022Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSelbyville2,806Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestGreenville2,763Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestTownsend2,671Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestOcean View2,556Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBridgeville2,499Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestDelmar2,241Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestRiverview2,091Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestDelaware City1,885Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWoodside East1,867Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMillville1,790Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestKent Acres1,756Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCheswold1,705Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWyoming1,636Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestRodney Village1,472Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestGreenwood1,459Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestRehoboth Beach1,392Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBellefonte1,294Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestNewport1,224Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSt. Georges1,197Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFelton1,144Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFrankford1,088Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestDagsboro1,087Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test