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My vitamin b12 is elevated- 1327 pg/ml and a year ago it was also high, at 1269, and i only take prenatal vitamins, sertraline, and levothyroxine. i just gave birth 3 months ago and do not have diabetes. could it be cancer? im 29 years old?

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All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, B 12 is some times elevated with inflammation, but B12 itself is not harmful. It is not a sign of cancer. Wish you good health!

Answered 6/19/2022

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Vitamins often have more than the minimum required amounts of vitamin b12. This can cause a “high level” of b12 on blood testing. This is not dangerous. Excess b12 is sent into the urine. This isolated finding does not mean cancer.

Answered 6/18/2022

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