Hi everyone
The last few times I’ve had my b12 tested,my serum has been normal but my active is quite low.
Does anyone know why this is?any help would be much appreciated
Hi everyone
The last few times I’ve had my b12 tested,my serum has been normal but my active is quite low.
Does anyone know why this is?any help would be much appreciated
That’s because the blood serum result can contain up to 80% inactive B12 , which cannot be absorbed by our cells . The active test is more accurate .
I had the active b12 done with medichecks….the serum b12 was nhs.
Doctor didn’t seem that concerned.Don’t know what to do really
Well do you have B12 deficiency symptoms ? If you do , your doctor should be concerned . You don’t mention any .
The serum test is cheaper . But some NHS surgeries do the Active B12 test . ..
The reason for your low B12 coupled with your symptoms must be found . The most common reason is Pernicious Anaemia , an autoimmune condition which must be treated with B12 injections FOR LIFE . I’m afraid that the medical profession is quite ignorant on this condition. That’s why this forum was started .
There are other reasons for B12 deficiency. Your doctor must find the reason .
What was your serum level? What was the normal range you used to assess it?
I hope that you get some help from your GP . Trouble is that the medical profession is mostly very ignorant on the subject of B12 deficiency. 🍀🍀