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Q: B-12 Deficiency...MM Test?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on November 6th, 2006

following my discution with afriend who is doctor out of california he told me i may suffer from b12 deficiency. latley my hmos doctor send ne to b12 test that seems fine(200). my friend strongly sugested that i try to get the MM test wich may be the only test that relevant for b12 deficiency. does someone knows if the HMOS are covering this test ingeneral?
thanks
yarden

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on November 29th, 2006

Atkins, Low Carb, High Protein Diets Answer A1795

The normal level of Vitamin B12 in the blood is 200-1000ng/L. The levels of methylmalonic acid are generally high during anemia due to a lack of vitamin B12 or folic acid. Methylmalonic acid can also be checked with a urine test. Most HMOs cover diagnostic services when medically necessary and prescribed by a participating physician. Check with your insurance provider for more detailed information about your coverage.

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