Is Vitamin B12 185 low, normal or dangerous? What does Vitamin B12 level 185 mean?

Your Vitamin B12 level of 185 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	214.904
5-10 years	218.88
10-15 years	222.929
15-20 years	227.053
20-25 years	231.253
25-30 years	235.531
30-35 years	239.888
35-40 years	244.326
40-45 years	248.846
45-50 years	253.45
50-55 years	258.139
55-60 years	262.915
60-70 years	267.779
70-80 years	272.733
80-90 years	277.779
90-100 years	282.918
>100 years	288.152

*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	215.021
5-10 years	219.118
10-15 years	223.293
15-20 years	227.548
20-25 years	231.884
25-30 years	236.303
30-35 years	240.806
35-40 years	245.395
40-45 years	250.071
45-50 years	254.836
50-55 years	259.692
55-60 years	264.64
60-70 years	269.683
70-80 years	274.822
80-90 years	280.059
90-100 years	285.396
>100 years	290.834

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.