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Is there a test to measure intracellular level b12? some variants transcobalamin ii are ineffective in transporting it across the cell membrane even when serum levels are normal. a functional deficiency. test would help determine treatment?

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If it's at all possible, I would think it's only done by research studies & labs. B12, orally,sublingually or parenterally is a very innocuous substance. Excessive amounts are simply excreted in the urine. Therefore, if there's any doubt, I vote for administering it in strong doses & frequency although I wasn't familiar with transport issues at the cellular level.

Answered 7/3/2022

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There is not test for intracellular B12. Functional deficiency of B12 can be assessed by urine test for methylmalonic acid. Vitamin B12 deficiency leads to a buildup of methylmalonic acid (MMA) in urine. Urine MMA is a specific indicator of functional B12 deficiency and may indicate deficiency sooner than a B12 blood test. However, no test will address your irrational concerns.

Answered 7/5/2022

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