Is Vitamin B12 197 low, normal or dangerous? What does Vitamin B12 level 197 mean?

Your Vitamin B12 level of 197 is a Low Vitamin B12 level.

Low Vitamin B12 levels may indicate underlying health problems. The normal range is typically between 211 pg/mL and 911 pg/mL. 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 Vitamin B12 range for men is :211 - 911 pg/mL

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

Age	Ideal Vitamin B12 value
<5 years	215.157
5-10 years	219.396
10-15 years	223.718
15-20 years	228.125
20-25 years	232.619
25-30 years	237.202
30-35 years	241.875
35-40 years	246.64
40-45 years	251.499
45-50 years	256.454
50-55 years	261.506
55-60 years	266.658
60-70 years	271.911
70-80 years	277.268
80-90 years	282.73
90-100 years	288.3
>100 years	293.98

*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	215.281
5-10 years	219.649
10-15 years	224.106
15-20 years	228.653
20-25 years	233.293
25-30 years	238.027
30-35 years	242.857
35-40 years	247.785
40-45 years	252.813
45-50 years	257.943
50-55 years	263.177
55-60 years	268.517
60-70 years	273.965
70-80 years	279.524
80-90 years	285.196
90-100 years	290.983
>100 years	296.887

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 orders a Vitamin B12 test, it involves a straightforward blood draw to measure your Vitamin B12 levels. A pathologist or lab technician will take a small sample of blood from a vein using a needle. Your Vitamin B12 test results are usually available within a few hours.