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Vitamin B12

2016-07-28 13:20:43
Does Vitamin B12 blood test need Fasting Or Not ? I just get it done aftr 3+ hours of post lunch. Si should i go for a retest ?
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As per my knowledge needs to be done in fasting

Answered2016-07-29 06:52:41

YESNO

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Hi! Vitamin B12 testing can be done at anytime.

Answered2016-07-28 13:32:00

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