Vitamin B12 Test Price & Home Service | Lahalak Platform
A vital test to detect B12 deficiency causing fatigue and numbness, ensuring nerve integrity, energy production, and healthy red blood cell formation.
Scientific name: Vitamin B12 Test
This test measures the concentration of cobalamin (vitamin B12) in the serum. Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin essential for two vital functions: 1) Hematopoiesis (it forms healthy red blood cells with folic acid and prevents megaloblastic anemia). 2) Nervous system health (it contributes to the formation and maintenance of the myelin sheath...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
8 hours fasting preferred
Included Services
- Accurate analysis to diagnose vitamin B12 levels in the blood
- Consult a specialist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before sample collection is the ideal condition for obtaining accurate results.
- Inform the technician or doctor about all medications and dietary supplements being taken, especially metformin and antacids.
- The doctor may ask you to stop taking biotin (vitamin B7) supplements several days before the test, as it may interfere with some measurement methods.
- Adherence to the laboratory's instructions regarding the timing of sample collection.