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vitamin b12 and folate blood test

B12 & Folate Test

$40.00
DESCRIPTION
To find out the amount of B12 and folate in your body and rule out these deficiencies as a cause of anemia. This test is for you if
  • you have unexplained tiredness, fatigue, or loss of concentration
  • you don’t consume red meat
  • you have numbness, tingling, or pins and needles sensation
  • you have a history of chronic alcohol consumption
  • you have gut pathologies, malabsorption, partial or total gastrectomy
  • you have pregnant
  • you have had a gastric bypass/sleeve
WHAT'S TESTED
  • Vitamin B12
  • Serum folate
ELIGIBILITY

You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase

TEST DETAILS
  • Sample type: Blood
  • Collection method: In person at a LabCorp location
PREPARING FOR YOUR TEST

No special preparation is needed although patients consuming Biotin supplements are advised to stop biotin 72 hours prior to sampling.

AFTER THE TEST

We will notify you by email when your results are available in the patient’s portal. This can take up to a week. Please review all abnormal values with your primary care provider.

How it works

1

Buy a lab test

No doctor visit required for purchase. Book a visit to one of 2000+ Lap Corp locations.

2

Schedule an appointment

Complete your test sample collection during your scheduled appointment.

3

Get fast results online with relevant interpretation

We will email you a copy of your results, with a brief interpretation, this can take up to a week. Please review all abnormal values with your primary care provider.