Vitamin B12 LabCorp

Dizziness: Low Vitamin B12 levels can affect nerve function and blood cell production, potentially causing dizziness.
Fatigue: Vitamin B12 is crucial for energy production, and a deficiency can lead to significant tiredness and lack of energy.
Numbness/tingling: A lack of Vitamin B12 can damage nerves, leading to sensations of numbness or tingling, often in the hands and feet.
Pale skin: Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause anemia, where the body doesn't make enough healthy red blood cells, resulting in pale skin.
Shortness of breath: Anemia caused by low Vitamin B12 can reduce the oxygen-carrying capacity of your blood, leading to shortness of breath.
Weakness: Low Vitamin B12 levels can affect muscle function and overall energy, contributing to feelings of weakness.

$22.00

This test measures the levels of B12 in the blood to identify vitamin deficiency.

LabCorp Test #: 001503, CPT: 82607

Disclaimer: Due to state regulations, Defy Medical does not offer on-demand lab testing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts.

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This test measures the amount of vitamin B12 in your blood. Vitamin B12 is important for nerve function, red blood cell formation, and DNA synthesis. Low levels can indicate a deficiency, which may cause symptoms like fatigue and neurological problems.

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Why To Buy	This Vitamin B12 test helps identify if a deficiency is causing your symptoms by measuring the level of this essential vitamin in your blood, which can lead to issues like fatigue and nerve problems. Finding the cause(s) of: Dizziness: Low Vitamin B12 levels can affect nerve function and blood cell production, potentially causing dizziness. Fatigue: Vitamin B12 is crucial for energy production, and a deficiency can lead to significant tiredness and lack of energy. Numbness/tingling: A lack of Vitamin B12 can damage nerves, leading to sensations of numbness or tingling, often in the hands and feet. Pale skin: Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause anemia, where the body doesn't make enough healthy red blood cells, resulting in pale skin. Shortness of breath: Anemia caused by low Vitamin B12 can reduce the oxygen-carrying capacity of your blood, leading to shortness of breath. Weakness: Low Vitamin B12 levels can affect muscle function and overall energy, contributing to feelings of weakness.
Symptoms	Dizziness, Fatigue, Numbness/tingling, Pale skin, Shortness of breath, Weakness