B12 Test Results

[Theopop]

Hi guys, I was wondering if you could look at these results for me and advise.

I originally had a full blood count and B12 checked at the beginning of the year.

Original test done in March:

*Serum vitamin B12 level 205 ng/L [211.0 - 911.0]

*Serum folate level - Red blood cell folate level 12.1 ug/L [> 4.0]

Thyroid function test - Serum TSH level 1.9 mU/L [0.35 - 5.5]

Serum ferritin level 64 ug/L [10.0 - 291.0]

Serum iron level 29.1 umol/L [9.0 - 30.0]

Serum transferrin level 2.65 g/L [2.5 - 3.8]

Percentage iron saturation 44 % [15.0 - 45.0]

Immunoglobulin E level 16.5 ku/L [< 114.0]

Due to the low B12 level I had injections once a month for 3 months and then one 3 months later. I recently got tested again. These are the results in August:

*Serum vitamin B12 level 272 ng/L [211.0 - 911.0]

*Serum folate level - Red blood cell folate level 12.5 ug/L [> 4.0]

After the injections my B12 has risen from 205 to 272 in 6 months.

It says the results are now normal and no further action is to be taken.

However, from what I read online that result is still quite low. Can anybody advise what I do now? Should I try supplements to raise it? Should I be tested again in future?

Thanks

I was found to have a B12 deficiency.

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Theopop

I think you should ask on the Pernicious Anaemia Society forum here on Health Unlocked about your B12. It doesn't seem right that a below range level is only given injections once a month, I thought it was at least 6 injections over 2 weeks to start with, and they don't stop because you've come into range, but they will put you right.

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[Theopop in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thank you It does seem odd to me. It just states that it's Normal and no further action is to be taken. It would be a shame to have to take a Doctors appointment up just to discuss this so thought I would try here first. Will try the other forum.

[islandlass in reply to Theopop]

Go to the PA site as they are fantastic with this - you are way too low but they will advise. I have full house, PA + hypothyroid + hashie.

Hope this helps.

God bless.