Is Methylmalonic Acid 388 high, normal or dangerous? What does Methylmalonic Acid level 388 mean?

📅 Medical Review Date: January 24, 2026

Your Methylmalonic Acid level of 388 is a High Methylmalonic Acid level.

High Methylmalonic Acid levels may indicate underlying health problems. The normal range is typically between 1 nmol/L and 378 nmol/L. If your levels are outside this range, it's important to speak with a healthcare provider. Consulting a doctor is recommended to determine the cause and appropriate next steps.

The normal Methylmalonic Acid range for men is :1 - 378 nmol/L

Ideal values of Methylmalonic Acid depending on age (male) :

Age	Ideal Methylmalonic Acid value
<5 years	1.039
5-10 years	1.079
10-15 years	1.121
15-20 years	1.164
20-25 years	1.209
25-30 years	1.256
30-35 years	1.305
35-40 years	1.356
40-45 years	1.409
45-50 years	1.464
50-55 years	1.521
55-60 years	1.58
60-70 years	1.641
70-80 years	1.705
80-90 years	1.771
90-100 years	1.84
>100 years	1.911

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Normal range of Methylmalonic Acid found among women :1-378 nmol/L

Ideal values of Methylmalonic Acid depending on age (female) :

Age	Ideal Methylmalonic Acid value
<5 years	1.04
5-10 years	1.082
10-15 years	1.125
15-20 years	1.17
20-25 years	1.217
25-30 years	1.266
30-35 years	1.317
35-40 years	1.37
40-45 years	1.425
45-50 years	1.482
50-55 years	1.541
55-60 years	1.603
60-70 years	1.667
70-80 years	1.734
80-90 years	1.803
90-100 years	1.875
>100 years	1.95

If you take a Methylmalonic Acid blood test and the results are not in the normal range (1-378 nmol/L), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the Methylmalonic Acid Test Is Done :

When your doctor orders a Methylmalonic Acid test, it involves a straightforward blood draw to measure your Methylmalonic Acid levels. A pathologist or lab technician will take a small sample of blood from a vein using a needle. Your Methylmalonic Acid test results are usually available within a few hours.

Medical References

• Cleveland Clinic – Methylmalonic Acid Test: What It Is, Procedure, Results & Types
• MedlinePlus – Methylmalonic Acid (MMA) Test
• WebMD – Methylmalonic Acid Test: Types, What to Expect, and More
• NIH – Urinary Methylmalonic Acid as an Indicator of Early Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Its Role in Polyneuropathy in Type 2 Diabetes