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Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test in Texas

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 Texas communities

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

Dallas5,668,165Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHouston5,650,910Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSan Antonio1,910,785Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestAustin1,659,251Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFort Worth908,469Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMcAllen809,002Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestEl Paso794,344Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestDenton445,814Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestArlington392,304Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCorpus Christi333,764Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestThe Woodlands292,380Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPlano282,181Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLubbock259,946Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLaredo256,748Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestIrving254,184Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMcKinney248,840Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestGarland245,075Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestKilleen238,288Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBrownsville235,735Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCollege Station207,514Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestAmarillo204,357Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestGrand Prairie195,992Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFrisco193,140Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWaco187,172Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPort Arthur156,988Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPasadena151,964Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMesquite149,848Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHarlingen148,545Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestTyler143,895Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBeaumont137,549Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestOdessa134,793Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCarrollton131,388Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMidland130,765Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestAbilene125,474Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPearland122,609Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestTexas City122,017Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestRound Rock117,735Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestRichardson115,904Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestTemple115,809Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLeague City111,847Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSugar Land110,272Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLewisville110,077Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestAllen102,778Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWichita Falls102,563Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSan Angelo100,330Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestEdinburg98,759Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLongview98,075Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestConroe87,930Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestNew Braunfels87,549Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMission85,311Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBryan85,204Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestAtascocita84,222Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBaytown82,543Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestTexarkana79,304Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPharr78,997Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFlower Mound75,050Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCedar Park74,741Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMissouri City73,682Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLake Jackson73,478Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMansfield71,375Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test