Vitamin B12 Test - Lab in the Box

Vitamin B12 Test – Essential Assessment for Your Neurological and Energy Health

The Lab in the Box Vitamin B12 Test measures levels of this crucial vitamin for blood formation, nerve function, and energy production. Ideal for vegetarians, vegans, or those who experience constant fatigue and tingling.

🔹 Why test?

- Common deficiency in 15% of the general population and up to 80% of unsupplemented vegans

- Essential for:

✓ Prevent megaloblastic anemia

✓ Maintain neurological health

✓ Produce cellular energy

🔹 Advantages:

- Collection at home (simple finger prick)

- Results in 24-48h by email

- Medical monitoring available

Test Details

Complete Kit Includes:

✔️ Collection tube (yellow cap - 400 μL)

✔️ Sterile lancets and collection device

✔️ Detailed instructions + explanatory videos

✔️ Prepaid shipping to the laboratory

✔️ Digital results with guidance

Collection Instructions:

- Mandatory fasting (8-12 hours)

- Collect before 11:30 am (Monday to Thursday)

- Ship same day

Who Should Take This Test?

✅ Warning symptoms:

- Extreme fatigue

- Tingling in hands/feet

- Difficulty concentrating

✅ Risk groups:

- Vegans/vegetarians (limited sources of B12)

- People with:

• Celiac disease or Crohn's

• Gastritis or bariatric surgery

• Over 60 years ( reduced absorption)

Sources of Vitamin B12:

Foods: Liver, salmon, eggs, dairy

For vegans: Fortified foods or supplements (cyanocobalamin/methylcobalamin)

Action Example:

Result with 180 pg/mL (deficit) requires:

- Immediate supplementation (oral or injectable)

- Investigation of causes (e.g., autoimmune gastritis)

Important Notice:

Prolonged deficiency can cause:

• Irreversible nerve damage

• Dementia praecox

• Severe anemia

Lab in the Box Technology: Laboratory Precision at Home .

Tip: Combine with the Folic Acid Test for a complete assessment of nutritional anemias!