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Is fasting required for a vitamin B12 test?

Is fasting required for a vitamin B12 test?

No, fasting is required for B12 test.

Last updated on 23 May 2023

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Is there a way to self-test for a vitamin D deficiency?

No, there are no self test kits available in India at the moment.

Last updated on 31 May 2023

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Is fasting required for a vitamin B12 test?

No, fasting is required for B12 test.

Last updated on 23 May 2023

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Is there a urine test for vitamin deficiency?

Yes, there is a urine test. The test measures the amount of a substance called methylmalonic acid (MMA) in your urine. MMA is typically made in tiny amounts when you digest protein. Your body makes large amounts of MMA if you have a decrease in the amount of vitamin B12.

Last updated on 31 May 2023

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How much level of B12 rises in blood with 1 B12 injection?

After an injection the serum B12 value rises quickly to far above the upper reference value on average 150-700 pmol/L

Last updated on 23 May 2023

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What blood test indicates a Vitamin D deficiency?

The vitamin D test, 25-hydroxy vitamin D test is the most accurate way to measure how much vitamin D is in your body.

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