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A member asked:

My methylmalonic acid level is <20 is this normal? my b12 is 260 & homocysteine 12.

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Yes: You have low normal b-12 levels, but with a normal methylmalonic acid and homocysteine, then you have b-12 in the body.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2014

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If I have normal blood test levels of B Vitamins such as B12 and B6, does that automatically mean I likely don't have high homocysteine? Thanks!

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My vitamin B12 level was 292. Is this too low? I was deficient in folate (folic acid) and my homocysteine level was 13.5.

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My homocysteine level was 13.5. Is this too high? My vitamin B12 level was 292 and i was told i'm deficient in folic acid.

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B12-315(191-663),metlymalonic acid-14(9-32),folate-7.3(4.6-18.7),homocysteine-12.7(<12),hemoglobin,hematocrit all CBC is ok except high MCV.Any idea?

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Homocysteine level was 13.5. I have hypothyroidism which i'm on Synthroid (thyroxine) for. I'm folate deficient and B12 level was 292. Should i supplement?

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