Abstract
Low vitamin B-12 levels can occur without deficiency being present, and normal levels don't always rule out vitamin B-12 deficiency. A clinical assessment, together with blood count and blood film results, can ensure a correct interpretation of vitamin B-12 and folate levels
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Anemia, Macrocytic / diagnosis*
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Anemia, Macrocytic / etiology
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Anemia, Megaloblastic / diagnosis
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Anemia, Megaloblastic / etiology
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Female
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Hematologic Tests
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Humans
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Predictive Value of Tests
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / etiology
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Vitamin B 12 Deficiency / etiology*