July 23, 2025
Measures vitamin B12 level for anemia, nerve health and deficiency screening.
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| Result context | Guide |
|---|---|
| Low | below 200 pg/mL |
| Borderline | 200 - 300 pg/mL |
| Adequate | above 300 pg/mL |
Symptoms can occur even near borderline values; doctor review matters.
Vitamin B12 is necessary for a healthy body. It is also known as cobalamin. The body needs vitamin B12 to support nerve functioning, DNA, and red blood cell formation. An individual can experience various health disorders with a lack of Vitamin B12. With a busy lifestyle, it is difficult to maintain the normal range of vitamin B12. But a balanced diet and necessary supplements are important. With an accurate report, you and your healthcare advisor can take the steps.
Vitamin B12 Test helps to know the levels of B12 in the blood. Any deficiency of this vitamin can manifest as fatigue, weakness in the bones and muscles, mood disorders, loss of appetite, palpitations, skin disorders, etc. If you are unsure about your B12 levels, you can take the test. The test involves blood drawing from your arm and a collected sample is tested in the labs.
Vitamin B12 test price in Howrah is affordable and budget-friendly. If you experience any of the mentioned symptoms, you can book the test from our website.
View the Vitamin B-12 sample report in the original Thyrocare PDF format. The ranges below are from this Thyrocare sample report and may differ from general educational ranges because laboratory method and patient factors can vary. Customer name, contact details, address, barcode, order ID and lead ID are masked on the public sample copy.
The searchable values below support visitors looking for Vitamin B-12 report format, sample report values, normal range and reference range information.
| Conducted at | Thyrocare Labs |
|---|---|
| Lab Accreditation | CAP, NABL, ICMR, NGSP, ISO |
| Thyrocare Sample-Report Range | 187 - 883 |
| Results | Highly specific |
| Parameter | Unit | Reference Range | Method | Report Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VITAMIN B-12 | pg/mL | 187 - 883 |
| Report Section | Parameters in Sample Report |
|---|---|
| Vitamin | 1 |
Maintaining good health is the goal of every human being. Good health requires some criteria to be met daily. Getting sufficient vitamin B12 is one of those criteria. Regular health checkups and treatments are also required to avoid serious concerns about health. Hence, taking a B12 test is beneficial.
People suffering from serious health conditions such as liver or kidney diseases should do this test. The test also helps in preventing anemia that causes continuing tiredness and makes people weak. Your doctor will give the best suited treatment to you after analyzing the reports.
Insufficient intake of Vitamin B12 causes poor health. It can cause abnormal functioning and difficulty in managing daily tasks. The deficiency happens in different stages and results in an overall unhealthy body and mind. Older people and pregnant women are prone to the deficiency of vitamin B12. Regular body checkups are helpful for these people. Abnormal levels may impact your health. It may cause autoimmune diseases and bone marrow. Allergic reactions and infections become common in people with this deficiency.
There are various signs and symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency. Some of them are weak bones, headaches, indigestion, mouth ulcers, feeling tired, low concentration, anemia, memory problems, etc. The deficiency is best controlled with a balanced diet and supplements. You must always take the advice of a medical professional before taking the test.
To manage Vitamin B12 levels, consume a balanced diet. Foods, such as eggs, dairy products, seafood, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds, can increase B12 levels.
Vitamin B12 test helps to determine the levels of B12 in the body. The levels are high, low or normal. Both extreme levels are unhealthy. Low levels of vitamin B12 cause anemia. High levels can cause leukemia, or liver & kidney diseases. A test on time will help you balance the insufficiency.
Mediyaar believes in a customer-friendly approach. Our prices are strategic and discounted. There is full information on the tests on our web page for you to understand and make a decision. If your doctor has recommended a test in Howrah, Mediyaar is your best choice. The process is handled by a team of professionals and standards are maintained.
Educational guide only. Thyrocare report values shown above should be treated as the lab-specific source when available; general ranges can vary by lab, method, age, pregnancy status and medical history. For Howrah bookings, read this along with the city price, fasting note and home sample collection details on this page.
| VITAMIN B-12 | 187 - 883 pg/mL | From available Thyrocare sample report |
| Common adult guide | 160 to 950 pg/mL | General MedlinePlus encyclopedia range; lab limits vary. |
| Possible deficiency | Below 160 pg/mL | May need confirmation with methylmalonic acid or related tests. |
| Clinical context | Low-normal or borderline | Review CBC, folate, diet, medicines and absorption history. |
| Anaemia workup | Often ordered when CBC suggests megaloblastic anaemia. | |
| Nerve health | Helps evaluate tingling, numbness, weakness or balance issues. | |
| Diet and absorption | Useful when intake or absorption of B12 may be low. |
| Symptoms | Fatigue, weakness, dizziness, numbness, tingling, balance issues. | |
| Higher-risk users | Vegetarian/vegan diet, older adults, stomach surgery, Crohn disease, celiac disease. | |
| Follow-up users | People on B12 treatment or with abnormal blood counts. |
| Fasting | Some labs ask 6 to 8 hours; follow the booking instruction shown above. | |
| Medicines | Some medicines can affect results; do not stop medicines without medical advice. | |
| Common pairing | Often reviewed with folate, CBC and iron markers. | |
| Home collection in Howrah | Use the Howrah price, sample type, fasting note and booking details shown above. | Confirm the selected city before booking the home sample collection. |
Vitamin deficiency is caused by an imbalanced diet and intestinal issues. As you age, it becomes harder to absorb the vitamins from your diet. Diseases such as Crohn’s or celiac can cause the deficiency too.
The booking procedure for the test is simple. You can book the test from our website. The website has complete information about the test. A form is available too. You need to complete the form by filling out the details such as name, address, gender, age, time slot and appointment date. Then you can book the Vitamin B12 test Howrah. The further collection process will be done at your home. Reports of the test will be sent to you online in 24-48 hours.
The cost of vitamin B12 test Howrah is Rs.928/-. This price is discounted along with a free home sample collection.
Vitamin B12 test requires no special precautions. You may need a doctor’s advice in case you are on any medication. Some medications affect the test results. Lack of sleep and psychological disturbance also have a negative effect on the test.
The test results are provided within 24-48 hours on your WhatsApp number. We take complete care to generate accurate results for you. The samples are tested at NABL-certified labs and they follow all safety protocols. Option of a hard copy report is also available with Mediyaar at an additional small fee. It is delivered in 3-5 days at your place.
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