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Are there other labwork findings for b12 deficiency other than the serum level itself?
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B12: B12 deficiency is associated with the following abnormal labs: Anemia and an MCV (mean corpuscular volume) of greater than 110, Low WBC, low platelets and low reticulocyte count, urine mehylmalonic acid and plasma homocyteine increased
Answered 9/12/2014
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Yes: The CBC is the first test done. In patients with borderline serum levels or symptomatic patients with normal levels, Homocysteine and Methylmalonic Acid test can be used to exclude this diagnosis or confirm it.
Answered 9/12/2014
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