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Is there a urine test for vitamin deficiency?
Is there a urine test for vitamin deficiency?
Is there a urine test for vitamin deficiency?
Yes, there is a urine test. The test measures the amount of a substance called methylmalonic acid (MMA) in your urine. MMA is typically made in tiny amounts when you digest protein. Your body makes large amounts of MMA if you have a decrease in the amount of vitamin B12.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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The vitamin D test, 25-hydroxy vitamin D test is the most accurate way to measure how much vitamin D is in your body.
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What are the benefits of getting a general blood test?
The benefits of general blood tests are early detection of diseases and monitoring existing conditions.
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Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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