Is Vitamin B12 68 low, normal or dangerous? What does Vitamin B12 level 68 mean?

Your Vitamin B12 level of 68 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	225.348
5-10 years	240.672
10-15 years	257.038
15-20 years	274.517
20-25 years	293.184
25-30 years	313.121
30-35 years	334.413
35-40 years	357.153
40-45 years	381.439
45-50 years	407.377
50-55 years	435.079
55-60 years	464.664
60-70 years	496.261
70-80 years	530.007
80-90 years	566.047
90-100 years	604.538
>100 years	645.647

*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	225.778
5-10 years	241.591
10-15 years	258.512
15-20 years	276.618
20-25 years	295.992
25-30 years	316.723
30-35 years	338.906
35-40 years	362.643
40-45 years	388.043
45-50 years	415.222
50-55 years	444.304
55-60 years	475.423
60-70 years	508.722
70-80 years	544.353
80-90 years	582.479
90-100 years	623.276
>100 years	666.93

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.