Mountain West · Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test in Montana

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 Montana communities

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

Billings124,973Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMissoula92,863Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestGreat Falls62,112Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBozeman51,574Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestButte34,368Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHelena32,060Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestKalispell24,260Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBelgrade10,555Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHavre9,417Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestAnaconda9,380Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHelena Valley Southeast9,316Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHelena Valley West Central8,550Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMiles City8,441Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLivingston8,110Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestEvergreen7,988Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWhitefish7,783Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLaurel7,164Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLockwood7,162Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSidney6,240Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLewistown5,967Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFour Corners5,649Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestColumbia Falls5,304Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestOrchard Homes5,170Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPolson5,161Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestGlendive4,928Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBigfork4,683Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHelena Valley Northwest4,653Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHamilton4,632Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLolo4,338Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMalmstrom AFB4,098Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestDillon3,930Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHardin3,754Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHelena Valley Northeast3,607Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestNorth Browning3,253Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestGlasgow3,192Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBig Sky3,141Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestShelby3,139Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCut Bank3,049Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestDeer Lodge2,938Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestConrad2,758Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLibby2,745Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMontana City2,735Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWolf Point2,638Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLakeside2,463Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLame Deer2,231Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestTownsend2,224Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestEast Missoula2,162Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestColstrip2,094Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestThree Forks2,084Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestColumbus2,069Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPablo2,037Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestRed Lodge2,032Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMalta2,031Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCrow Agency1,993Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestStevensville1,959Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestKing Arthur Park1,951Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestClancy1,902Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestManhattan1,884Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWest Glendive1,868Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestChoteau1,826Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test