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VITAMIN B12; CYANOCOBALAMIN Test in Bengaluru

  • Special Instruction

    Overnight fasting is preferred. Wrap sample in aluminium foil to protect from light.

  • Parameters covered

    1
  • Report Frequency

    Daily

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₹1200.00

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Overview

Vitamin B-12 plays an important role in red blood cell formation, cell metabolism, nerve function & production of DNA that carries information about our genes. Food sources of vitamin B-12 include poultry, meat, fish and dairy products. People who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet might be prone to deficiency because plant foods do not contain vitamin B-12. Deficiency of vitamin B-12 can lead to anemia, fatigue, muscle weakness, intestinal problems, nerve damage and mood disturbances. Vitamin B-12 supplements are recommended during pregnancy, breast feeding & in vegetarians.

Parameters

  • 1. Vitamin B12; Cyanocobalamin

Vitamin B12 Test in Bangalore

The test is crucial for diagnosing various types of anaemia and vitamin B12 deficiency. Timely provision of therapy and care necessitates the early discovery of these diseases. This examination is frequently used by doctors to evaluate patients who are displaying symptoms like weakness, exhaustion, and neurological problems. This makes it easier to create efficient, personalised treatment programs.

Who All are Eligible for The Vitamin B12 Test in Bangalore?

  • Individuals with pernicious anaemia should undergo a vitamin B12 test.

  • If there are symptoms, such as tingling in the hands and feet or trouble with balance, doctors recommend the test.

  • If someone is experiencing weakness, loss of appetite, confusion, dementia, or heart palpitations, a vitamin B12 test should also be taken into consideration.

  • Elderly people, children, strict vegetarians, vegans, diabetics, and those who have had gastric bypass surgery should all take the test.

Why Take Vitamin B12 Test in Bangalore?

  • The test determines how much vitamin B12 is present in the blood or urine.

  • It aids in the detection of issues with the health of the neurological system, the brain, and other physiological traits.

What are The Benefits of the Vitamin B12 Test in Bangalore?

  • Beneficial in the identification of anaemia.

  • Helps in the identification of neuropathy, a disorder in which nerve degeneration results in pain and numbness.

  • Simplifies the evaluation of nutritional status using the vitamin B12 test.

  • Aids in monitoring the efficacy of B12 deficient treatment.

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