Methylmalonic Acid (MMA) Test Booking | Lahalak Platform
The most accurate indicator for diagnosing tissue-level Vitamin B12 deficiency, protecting you from chronic fatigue and nerve damage before health symptoms worsen.
Scientific name: Methylmalonic Acid (MMA) Test
Measures methylmalonic acid (MMA) levels in serum or urine. This compound is a metabolic product that accumulates in the body when vitamin B12 is not available in sufficient quantities, making it a sensitive and specific indicator of tissue-level vitamin B12 deficiency, even when blood B12 levels are normal or borderline.
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- A detailed analysis to measure methylmalonic acid (MMA) in serum.
- Consult an internist or neurologist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting: 8-12 hours of fasting are required before sample collection (water is allowed). Fasting is preferred for a more stable result.
- Avoid supplements: Inform your doctor about any supplements containing vitamin B12 or biotin, as they may affect the results.
- Kidney assessment: It is preferable to perform a kidney function test (creatinine) with or before the same sample.
- Timing of the sample: It can be taken at any time, but preferably in the morning after fasting.
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