cpt code 82607, CYANOCOBALAMIN . aka B-12
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A B12 test may be ordered separately or with other screening tests.
B12 deficiency
The Vitamin B12 deficiency causes cracks in tongue. The blood test B12 and acid folic points out this deficiency if the recorded values lie under the middle of reported normal interval. More precise is the test that measures the homocisteine level. If this one is high then a vitamin B12 deficiency is present.
low in B12 or iron
Normal level should be between 134-675 pmol/L as per a hospital lb test sheet
it is in b12 and folic acid deficiency
While Vitamin B12 is a water soluble vitamin, it's presence in excess is cause for concern. Elevated Vitamin B12 may be signs of liver disease or certain types of leukemia .
Without B12, red blood cell production is greatly reduced
Vitamin B12 deficiency is when there is a low blood level of vitamin B12. If it is left untreated, it can cause damage to nervous tissue. There is a wealth of information regarding B12 deficiency on the Wikipedia site.
Elevated serum B12 is rare, and usually indicates a serious, potentially life-threatening disorder. Levels of B12 in the blood may be increased in myeloproliferative disorders, such as chronic myelogenous leukemia (cancer of the blood) or polycythemia vera (a disease characterized by an increased number and abnormal shape of red blood cells). Elevated B12 can also occur in liver disease such as hepatitis, when liver cells are broken down and release B12 into the blood.
Yes, according to WebMD.You can find a page describing a vitamin b12 test at:http://www.webmd.com/diet/vitamin-b12-15239I found this page by searching for at www.google.com