Private Vitamin B12 Blood Test
Folate and vitamin B12 are 2 of the important vitamins that make up the vitamin B complex. These vitamins are essential in maintaining the normal formation of red blood cells, repair of tissues and cells and DNA synthesis.
Your body does not produce vitamin B12 and folate, but can be obtained through the diet you eat or by taking vitamin supplements. Taking a vitamin B12 blood test can examine your vitamin levels and detect deficiencies. This test also helps in measuring the amount of folate in your red blood cells.
If you are worried about your vitamin B12 levels, you can take a private B12 blood test at the Health Screening Clinic to provide insights about your health and vitamin levels. We provide a quick, reliable, accurate B12 blood test to assess your B12 levels for your peace of mind.
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Folate is referred to as the form of vitamin naturally occurring in your body.
Vitamin B12 is commonly found in fish and red meat but can also be obtained from plant sources such as cereal, pulses, beans, mango chutney, cocoa powder, green leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds, whole grain bread, and others.
A vitamin B12 blood test helps evaluate the vitamin B12 levels in your blood. Vitamin B12 is essential for several body functions, such as normal nerve functions, proper production of blood cells, and brain health.
Reduced or increased B12 levels may be linked to several health conditions, such as:
This blood screening is a straightforward and quick way to analyse your vitamin B12 levels. This test shows if you need supplements as a result of a deficiency or require management of your diet intake or additional tests.
BOOK AN APPOINTMENTIt is very important to know the symptoms of B12 in your body, as abnormal B12 levels can affect several bodily functions. You may notice the following symptoms if you have B12 deficiency:
There are several reasons why you may notice abnormal levels of B12 or B12 deficiency, and they include:
Taking a B12 test provides insight into your B12 levels and helps you take the necessary action to keep your levels within the normal range. Around 6% of the people under age 60 in the UK have B12 deficiency, which is why regular health checks are necessary if you want to manage your health proactively.
Since our bodies do not produce vitamin B12, we must obtain it from other plant and animal sources. However, animal products such as meat, dairy and fish are the highest sources of vitamin B12, which puts vegans or people who rarely eat meat at increased risk of reduced vitamin B12 levels. Also, certain health conditions might make it difficult to absorb vitamin B12, such as pernicious anaemia or people who have gastric bypass surgery.
There is no special preparation required for this test. Ensure you are properly hydrated before your test, and inform your healthcare provider if you are currently taking any supplements or medications, as they may affect your result.
This test is carried out using a blood sample collected by one of our experienced medical professionals. This procedure is rapid, and we will ensure you are comfortable throughout the procedure.
Your result will be ready in a couple of days following the test.
If you are in London, do not hesitate to book an appointment for your private B12 blood test with one of our experienced medical practitioners. We will ensure you are comfortable throughout this procedure and provide support, advice, or treatment if necessary after your test result. Call us today!