What are the benefits of getting a general blood test?
The benefits of general blood tests are early detection of diseases and monitoring existing conditions.
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No, there are no self test kits available in India at the moment.
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Yes, ideally one should stop taking vitamin D before a blood test.
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.
The vitamin D test, 25-hydroxy vitamin D test is the most accurate way to measure how much vitamin D is in your body.
High levels of B12 is rare, however, it may be a sign of a serious, even life-threatening, disease. Hematologic disorders like chronic myelogeneous leukemia, promyelocytic leukemia, polycythemia vera and also the hypereosinophilic syndrome can result in elevated levels of cobalamin. You are recommended to check with a doctor.
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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