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This test measures the vitamin B12 (or cobalamin) levels in the blood. Vitamin B12 is vital for red blood cell formation, tissue repair, DNA synthesis and good nerve health.
Checks your Vitamin B12 levels. It is essential for your health and wellbeing and performs several important functions in the body.
Are you experiencing symptoms of low vitamin B12, such as extreme tiredness, low energy, muscle weakness, or poor memory?
The effective part of Vitamin B12
Our Vitamin B12 Blood Test helps you check your active B12 levels from home with a quick and easy finger-prick test. Vitamin B12 is essential for energy, brain function, and nerve health.
Understand your Vitamin B12 levels.
A Vitamin B12 deficiency can be the cause of low energy levels, tiredness and weakness. Find our your Vitamin B12 levels with our QuickDraw Premium sample Collection Kit, there's no finger-pricking needed.
Why Take the Vitamin B12 Test? Vitamin B12 is a vital nutrient that plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health.
The total Vitamin B12 level
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| Feature | Bluecrest Wellness Vitamin B12 | London Medical Laboratory Vitamin B12 | Medichecks Vitamin B12 (Active) Blood Test | Blue Horizon Medicals Vitamin B12 Active | Forth Vitamin B12 Home Blood Test Kit | Better2Know Vitamin B12 Home Test Kit | Randox Health Vitamin B12 Quickdraw Test | Better2Know Vitamin B12 Test | Check My Body Health Vitamin B12 Test | Blue Horizon Medicals Vitamin B12 Total |
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| ProjectScreen score | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| Price | £65.00 | £39.00 | £39.00 | £45.25 | £50.00 | £55.00 | £46.00 | £170.00 | — | £45.25 |
| Biomarkers Count | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Doctor Reviewed | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Turnaround Min Days | 3 days | 1 days | 2 days | 1 days | 2 days | 1 days | 2 days | 1 days | 3 days | 1 days |
| Turnaround Max Days | 8 days | 1 days | 2 days | 1 days | 2 days | 1 days | 3 days | 1 days | 3 days | 1 days |
| Sample Type | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood |
| Collection Model | Venous draw at local venue | At-home finger-prick kit (+£3.99 postage), venous draw at a partner clinic (+£35) or home visit by a | At-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic | At-home finger-prick or Tasso autodraw or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit | At-home finger-prick kit or at-home AutoDraw device or home nurse visit or venous draw at a partner | At-home finger-prick, post to lab; also clinic £170 | At-home Quickdraw (Tasso+) blood collection, posted to lab | Venous draw at clinic or nurse visit; also home kit £55 | At-home finger-prick, posted to lab | At-home finger-prick or Tasso autodraw or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit |
| Gender Focus | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both |
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