Is Vitamin B12 159 low, normal or dangerous? What does Vitamin B12 level 159 mean?

Your Vitamin B12 level of 159 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	214.355
5-10 years	217.763
10-15 years	221.225
15-20 years	224.742
20-25 years	228.315
25-30 years	231.945
30-35 years	235.633
35-40 years	239.38
40-45 years	243.186
45-50 years	247.053
50-55 years	250.981
55-60 years	254.972
60-70 years	259.026
70-80 years	263.145
80-90 years	267.329
90-100 years	271.58
>100 years	275.898

*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	214.456
5-10 years	217.968
10-15 years	221.538
15-20 years	225.166
20-25 years	228.854
25-30 years	232.602
30-35 years	236.411
35-40 years	240.283
40-45 years	244.218
45-50 years	248.218
50-55 years	252.283
55-60 years	256.415
60-70 years	260.614
70-80 years	264.882
80-90 years	269.22
90-100 years	273.629
>100 years	278.11

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.