Mountain West · Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test in Idaho

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 Idaho communities

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

Boise422,665Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestNampa194,547Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMeridian115,227Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCoeur d'Alene114,880Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestIdaho Falls101,326Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPocatello74,359Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCaldwell58,872Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestTwin Falls51,223Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPost Falls38,162Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLewiston33,964Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestRexburg33,684Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestEagle29,665Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMoscow25,336Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestKuna23,765Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestAmmon17,401Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMountain Home15,863Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestChubbuck15,445Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHayden15,316Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestJerome12,182Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBlackfoot12,106Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestGarden City12,056Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBurley11,274Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestStar10,929Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestRathdrum9,099Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMiddleton9,091Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHailey9,001Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSandpoint8,448Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPayette7,999Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestEmmett7,408Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestRupert5,994Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFruitland5,903Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWeiser5,578Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPreston5,545Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestRigby4,920Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestShelley4,784Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBuhl4,532Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestAmerican Falls4,531Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestKimberly4,508Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLincoln3,919Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSt. Anthony3,677Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestGooding3,625Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHeyburn3,592Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMcCall3,568Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestKetchum3,448Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHidden Springs3,382Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestVictor3,315Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestGrangeville3,296Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestOrofino3,216Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSalmon3,114Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSoda Springs3,084Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSt. Maries2,951Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMountain Home AFB2,863Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWendell2,859Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHomedale2,845Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestAberdeen2,795Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFiler2,734Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestIona2,640Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMontpelier2,610Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBellevue2,508Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFort Hall2,499Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test