Vitamin B12 & Folate Test

Do you want to monitor your vitamin B12 and folate levels? Choose this test to measure levels of vitamin B12 and folate, essential vitamins that are necessary for making red and white blood cells, maintaining a healthy nervous system, repairing tissues and cells, and creating deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), the genetic material present in our cells.
$79.00
+ $6.00 Physician Service Fee

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Our Vitamin B12 and Folate Panel measures the levels of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) and folate (B9) in your blood.

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Must be 18+ years of age to purchase

Orders not permitted in: AK, HI, AZ

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Type of sample to be collected:
Blood (venipuncture—a needle is used to draw blood from a vein)
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About the test

The Vitamin B12 and Folate Test measures the level of the vitamin B12 and folate in your blood. Vitamin B12 and folate are essential nutrients that are necessary for producing and maintaining red and white blood cells, supporting the nervous system, and helping to create DNA, the basis of all cells.

Vitamin B12 and folate must be supplied by the diet or through supplementation because the body is not able to produce them. Vitamin B12 and folate deficiency (low levels of vitamin B12 or folate) may be due to limited dietary intake, poor absorption, advanced age, certain medical conditions, or some medications. Low levels of vitamin B12 and folate can lead to anemia, nervous system conditions, and a variety of health issues. This test can help determine whether you have a vitamin B12 or folate deficiency.

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1. Purchase your test
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3. Get results online
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