Is Vitamin B12 73 low, normal or dangerous? What does Vitamin B12 level 73 mean?

Your Vitamin B12 level of 73 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	226.403
5-10 years	242.93
10-15 years	260.664
15-20 years	279.692
20-25 years	300.11
25-30 years	322.018
30-35 years	345.525
35-40 years	370.748
40-45 years	397.813
45-50 years	426.853
50-55 years	458.013
55-60 years	491.448
60-70 years	527.324
70-80 years	565.819
80-90 years	607.124
90-100 years	651.444
>100 years	698.999

*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	226.865
5-10 years	243.923
10-15 years	262.264
15-20 years	281.984
20-25 years	303.186
25-30 years	325.983
30-35 years	350.494
35-40 years	376.848
40-45 years	405.183
45-50 years	435.649
50-55 years	468.405
55-60 years	503.624
60-70 years	541.491
70-80 years	582.206
80-90 years	625.982
90-100 years	673.05
>100 years	723.657

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.