medichecks results

[Lola246]

can anyone tell me what 34.3 pmol/L means.

This is my B12 reading from a recent test but everything online is in pg/ml so I’m not sure how low this is. I’m advised to check my full blood count an intrinsic factor antibodies.

Any advise would be very much appreciated

[helvella]

I guess that the test you had is an Active B12 test?

(The standard serum test can have results in pg/ml or pmol/L but the very low number strongly suggests it is Active B12.)

In any case, you need the reference interval from the lab which did the test.

[Lola246 in reply to helvella]

Yes it’s active thanks

[helvella in reply to Lola246]

My last Active B12 test had a range 37.5 to 150. But they do vary a bit.

You definitely need to look further asap.

[Lola246 in reply to helvella]

Had a doctor care appointment and have been advised to re test in a few months along with FBC intrinsic factor and Gastric Parietal Cell Antibodies

I’m fit and healthy 46 female, run 4 times a week, CrossFit 3x per week , eat meat fruit etc etc take vitamin supplements including b12 and have for years.

Will another few months make a difference do you have think

[helvella in reply to Lola246]

If your B12 really is that low, I don't consider it good practice to leave you in that state for a few days, let alone months.

Low B12 can, and does, result in things like nerve damage. And, to a worrying extent, once your never are damaged, they do not recover. (Not meaning to be too negative - some improvement might be possible. But full recovery becomes progressively less likely.)

Just why leave you at that level?

If you are down there despite taking B12, even a low dose, there is a problem. I'd like to see you getting an Intrinsic Factor antibodies test. And methylmalonic acid. And homocysteine. Gastric Parietal Cell antibodies might help make your case. But if they have already mentioned these, they should be doing them. Not leaving you months.

So far as I can see, there is no possible benefit to you in waiting. None.

[wedgewood]

I’ve had a blood test with Medichecks , and they quote my B12 in pml/L .for an active B12 reading . If yours is also active B12 , then it seems to be below range . Active B12 range is 37.5 lml/L — 187.5 pml/L. Get a doctors appointment , if yours haven’t already got one . Needs investigation .

[Lola246 in reply to wedgewood]

Thankyou I will

[Nackapan]

Surley medi checks should explain the results. Also giving the reference range thd lab uses ?

Symptoms are important too