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Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test in Virginia

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 Virginia communities

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

Virginia Beach1,500,764Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestRichmond1,008,069Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestChesapeake247,172Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestNorfolk238,556Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestArlington235,764Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestRoanoke215,781Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestNewport News185,069Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestAlexandria158,185Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFredericksburg155,414Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHampton136,748Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLynchburg120,877Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCharlottesville102,164Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPortsmouth97,454Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBlacksburg94,398Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSuffolk93,268Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWilliamsburg83,021Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHarrisonburg74,901Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWinchester74,593Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestDale City73,716Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCentreville73,064Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestReston62,453Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMcLean49,310Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLeesburg48,223Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestTuckahoe48,187Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestAshburn44,950Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLake Ridge44,697Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBurke44,191Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWoodbridge42,734Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestManassas42,596Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestDanville42,556Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLinton Hall42,089Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestAnnandale41,869Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMechanicsville37,767Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestOakton36,675Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFair Oaks34,437Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSouth Riding33,828Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestPetersburg33,229Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSpringfield31,769Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSterling31,202Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWest Falls Church31,023Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestShort Pump27,332Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestTysons26,171Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestStaunton25,358Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestSalem25,335Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCave Spring25,248Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHerndon24,574Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBailey's Crossroads24,501Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestFairfax23,980Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestChantilly23,564Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWest Springfield23,562Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestChristiansburg23,174Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestHopewell23,020Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWoodlawn22,590Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestChester22,512Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestWaynesboro22,149Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestCherry Hill22,118Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestBrambleton21,986Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestMontclair21,961Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestRose Hill21,466Vitamin B12 Deficiency TestLorton21,394Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test