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B-12 Deficiency...MM Test? Posted: 11-06-06 14:59pm


following my discution with afriend who is doctor out of california he told me i may suffer from b12 deficiency. latley my hmos doctor send ne to b12 test that seems fine(200). my friend strongly sugested that i try to get the MM test wich may be the only test that relevant for b12 deficiency. does someone knows if the HMOS are covering this test ingeneral? thanks yarden

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Atkins, Low Carb, High Protein Diets Answer A1795 Posted: 11-29-06 06:56am


The normal level of Vitamin B12 in the blood is 200-1000ng/L. The levels of methylmalonic acid are generally high during anemia due to a lack of vitamin B12 or folic acid. Methylmalonic acid can also be checked with a urine test. Most HMOs cover diagnostic services when medically necessary and prescribed by a participating physician. Check with your insurance provider for more detailed information about your coverage. DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov, General Practitioner. Dr. Gjuzelov practices medicine for the general public and is affiliated with the Republic of Macedonia Public Health Institution. For more information about Dr. Gjuzelov or other eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Atkins Diet Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information. The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment. The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.

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