Is Vitamin B12 153 low, normal or dangerous? What does Vitamin B12 level 153 mean?

Your Vitamin B12 level of 153 is a Low Vitamin B12 level.

Low Vitamin B12 levels could indicate health issues. Typically, levels between 211 pg/mL to 911 pg/mL suggest no concerns. However, deviations from this range warrant prompt medical attention. Consulting a doctor for abnormal levels is advisable.

Normal range of Vitamin B12 found among men :211 - 911 pg/mL

Ideal values of Vitamin B12 depending on age (male) :

Age	Ideal Vitamin B12 value
<5 years	214.228
5-10 years	217.506
10-15 years	220.834
15-20 years	224.213
20-25 years	227.643
25-30 years	231.126
30-35 years	234.662
35-40 years	238.252
40-45 years	241.897
45-50 years	245.598
50-55 years	249.356
55-60 years	253.171
60-70 years	257.045
70-80 years	260.978
80-90 years	264.971
90-100 years	269.025
>100 years	273.141

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

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease Vitamin B12 levels include:

• Crohn disease
• Ulcerative colitis
• Celiac disease
• Reduced stomach acid production
• Pancreatic insufficiency

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Normal range of Vitamin B12 found among women :211-911 pg/mL

Ideal values of Vitamin B12 depending on age (female) :

Age	Ideal Vitamin B12 value
<5 years	214.325
5-10 years	217.703
10-15 years	221.134
15-20 years	224.619
20-25 years	228.159
25-30 years	231.755
30-35 years	235.407
35-40 years	239.117
40-45 years	242.885
45-50 years	246.713
50-55 years	250.601
55-60 years	254.55
60-70 years	258.561
70-80 years	262.636
80-90 years	266.775
90-100 years	270.979
>100 years	275.249

If you take a Vitamin B12 blood test and the results are not in the normal range (211-911 pg/mL), 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 Vitamin B12 Test Is Done :

When your doctor recommends a Vitamin B12 test, you'll likely undergo a simple blood draw specifically targeting the measurement of Vitamin B12. A pathologist, a specialist in studying diseases, will collect a small blood sample from your veins using a needle. Your Vitamin B12 test results will typically be available within a few hours after this procedure.