Vitamin B12 Test in Pune : Book Now
Get Vitamin B12 Test near you in Pune with Pathofast Lab. Vitamin B12 Test price in Pune is Rs.800. Book home visit now. This blood test measures vitamin B12 levels to detect deficiency. This test is also called the Serum Cyanocobalamin Test
What is a Vitamin B12 Test?View All
A Vitamin B12 Test is a blood test that measures vitamin B12 levels in your body. A sample of your blood is collected and processed in the lab to determine cyanocobalamin concentration. This vitamin helps make red blood cells and keeps your nervous system working properly.
Purpose of Vitamin B12 Test
This test checks how much vitamin B12 is in your blood to see if you have enough. Its chief purposes are :
- Check if you are getting enough B12 : if you feel tired all the time or have strange tingling in your hands and feet this might be the reason.
- Find out why you feel weak : vitamin B12 helps make red blood cells and if you don't have enough you can feel very tired and weak.
- Check if your treatment is working : if your doctor has already started you on B12 supplements this test shows whether they are helping.
- Find cause of hair fall : Hair fall is a very common sign of low B12 levels and your doctors could advise it for this reason.
Procedure of Vitamin B12 Test in Pune (Blood Vitamin B12 Test)View All
The Vitamin B12 Test is a blood test that needs a single sample of blood and you can provide the sample at any time without any preparation. The lab processes the sample and provides your result within 12.00 Noon 1 day.
Before the Test
- Fasting : Fasting is not necessary for Vitamin B12 Test.
- Timing : The patient may provide the sample anytime.
- Medications : Consult your doctor about medication usage beforehand.
How is the sample collected?
- Clean injection site : The technician cleans the injection area with antiseptic.
- Draw blood : A needle is inserted to collect the required blood sample.
- Apply pressure : Pressure is applied to stop bleeding and bandage is placed.
Home collection for Vitamin B12 Test
For Vitamin B12 Test at home, the lab will arrange for a technician to visit your home and collect the blood sample. Note that the test itself cannot be done at home, but home collection facility is available.
Reasons to get a Vitamin B12 Test in PuneView All
The blood Vitamin B12 test is extremely useful to detect early vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anemia. It is painless and cost-effective and a very useful tool in patients with fatigue and neurological symptoms.
Symptoms that may need a Vitamin B12 Test
- Persistent Fatigue : Feeling tired despite adequate rest could indicate B12 deficiency.
- Memory Problems : Difficulty concentrating or memory issues may signal low vitamin levels.
- Tingling in Hands or Feet : Numbness or pins-and-needles sensation in extremities.
- Pale or Yellowish Skin : Changes in skin color may indicate vitamin deficiency.
Who should do a Vitamin B12 Test?
- Vegetarians and Vegans : Limited dietary sources increase risk of B12 deficiency.
- Elderly Adults : Reduced absorption capacity makes deficiency more common with age.
- People with Digestive Disorders : Conditions affecting absorption may lead to vitamin deficiency.
- Patients on Certain Medications : Some drugs can interfere with B12 absorption.
Vitamin B12 Test Normal Range and Report FormatView All
The Vitamin B12 Test report measures Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) - a marker of nutritional status in the body. The adult normal range is 187.0 - 883.0 pg/ml.
Vitamin B12 Test Report - Normal Range
| Age Group | Adults (pg/ml) |
|---|---|
| All Ages | 187.0 - 883.0 |
What a low Vitamin B12 result means
| Range (pg/ml) | Meaning | Common Causes |
|---|---|---|
| < 150 | Severely deficient | Pernicious anemia (an autoimmune condition that prevents B12 absorption); strict vegan diet without supplementation (plant foods contain no B12); gastric bypass surgery (surgical removal of stomach parts that absorb B12) |
| 150–187 | Mildly deficient | Malabsorption disorders (conditions where the intestines cannot properly absorb nutrients); chronic alcoholism (long-term heavy drinking that damages the stomach lining); certain medications like metformin (a diabetes drug that can reduce B12 absorption) |
| 187–883 | Normal | Adequate dietary intake from animal products; proper absorption in the digestive system; healthy liver storage of B12 |
Why choose Pathofast Lab for Vitamin B12 Test in Pune? (Blood Vitamin B12 Test)View All
Pathofast Lab Pune is a safe and reliable and top rated lab providing accurate reports for a variety of blood tests in Pune.
- Safe and Hygienic Sample Collection: Our lab technicians are trained in painless, safe and sterile blood collection
- Quality Control: We follow rigid quality control protocols for vitamin B12 testing including inbuilt quality controls
- Chemiluminescence: Precise vitamin B12 measurement method at Pathofast Lab.
How to book Vitamin B12 Test in Pune? (Blood Vitamin B12 Test)View All
You can book a Vitamin B12 Test (Blood Vitamin B12 Test) in Pune by calling us or booking online.
- Call or Book Online Call us at 02049304930 or click here to book online.
- Lab Center: The lab is located at 2nd Floor, Manisha Terrace, 411001, Moledina Rd, Camp, Pune, Maharashtra 411001. Click here for directions. Home sample collection is also available all over Pune.
- Lab Timings: You can visit the lab from Monday-Saturday between 8.30 am and 6 pm for sample collection. Home visits are available between 7.30 am and 2 pm throughout the week.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Vitamin B12 Test detect?
A blood Vitamin B12 Test measures the level of cyanocobalamin in blood, and detects vitamin B12 deficiency. It checks for inadequate vitamin B12 levels which can cause anemia and neurological problems.
What type of tube is used for Vitamin B12 blood test collection?
For the Vitamin B12 test the blood sample is collected in a red-top tube without anticoagulant. Approximately 3-5 ml of blood sample is required for accurate testing.
Can the Vitamin B12 Test be done online?
No, it cannot be done online because it requires a physical blood sample for laboratory analysis.
Can I get Vitamin B12 Test at home in Pune?
Yes, if you are looking for Vitamin B12 Test at home in Pune then look no further than Pathofast Lab Pune. Our lab is located conveniently in the center of Pune and we also offer home sample collection for the Vitamin B12 Test in various areas of Pune.
Getting a Vitamin B12 Test near me is possible with our home sample collection services
Home Sample Collection is Available for Vitamin B12 Test at the following locations in Pune :
- Jangli Maharaj Nagar
- Ravet
- Viman Nagar
- Shastrinagar, Yerawada
- NIBM Undri Road, Kondhwa
- Camp
- Aundh
- Baner
- Dattwadi
- Undri
- Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Kalyani Nagar
- Koregaon Park
- Sadashiv Peth