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[1] [13] When B12 levels are borderline or clinical suspicion remains high despite normal B12, additional tests include: Holotranscobalamin (active B12) , which may be more sensitive in early or borderline deficiency Methylmalonic acid (MMA) and homocysteine levels, which become elevated in functional B12 deficiency (note that MMA is also elevated in renal impairment, and homocysteine rises in folate and B6 deficiency) Full blood count to identify macrocytic anaemia (elevated mean cell volume) Blood film examination may show hypersegmented neutrophils and megaloblastic changes Serum folate should be checked concurrently, as deficiencies often coexist Investigating the underlying cause is essential for appropriate management

Food products such as fish, meat, dairy products, and cereals are among the best sources of vitamin B12

The level of serum total homocysteine is less specific because it is also elevated in folate deficiency, classic homocystinuria, and renal failure

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Vitamin B12 is responsible for making red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets