Vitamin B12 — lab reference
In the reference guide<150 supports deficiency; 150-400 is often treated as borderline and may warrant MMA/homocysteine review.
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What’s searchable?<150 supports deficiency; 150-400 is often treated as borderline and may warrant MMA/homocysteine review.
Fasting and supplement abstention improve interpretability.
Recent supplementation can elevate; very high values may be clinically relevant.
Interpret relative to lipids when appropriate; assay-specific.
Highly preanalytic-sensitive. Fasting, processing, and recent intake matter.
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