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.

High levels of Vitamin B12 in the blood indicate a variety of health problems. If your blood Vitamin B12 level is between 211 pg/mL and 911 pg/mL, you probably do not have an underlying health problem. But if Vitamin B12 levels are not in this range, you should see a doctor immediately.

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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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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

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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.

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

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If your doctor wants Vitamin B12 test on you, you may need a Vitamin B12 blood test. During the Vitamin B12 blood test, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your Vitamin B12 Test report by your pathologist.

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