Vitamin B12 (VB12)
| Kit Name | Vitamin B12 Rapid Test |
| Method | Fluorescence Dry Quantitative Immunoassay |
| Assay Measuring Range | 100 pg/mL ~ 2000 pg/mL |
| Incubation Time | 10 min |
| Sample Type | Human serum, Plasma (EDTA) |
| Reference Range | Abnormal range:≤ 145 pg/mL |
| Storage and Stability | 18 months at 2℃~30℃ |
Order Information
| Catalog No. | Product | Test/Kit |
| FCVB12E01 |
Vitamin B12 Rapid Test |
25 |
Introduction
Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is an essential water-soluble vitamin that plays a foundational role in red blood cell formation, cellular metabolism, neurological function, and DNA synthesis. Because the human body cannot synthesize Vitamin B12 and must obtain it through diet or absorption, its deficiency is a prevalent clinical concern.
Clinical Applications
Diagnosis of Megaloblastic Anemia
Serves as a critical diagnostic biomarker for identifying megaloblastic anemia. Vitamin B12 deficiency impairs DNA synthesis, leading to the production of abnormally large, structurally immature, and dysfunctional red blood cells.
Evaluation of Pernicious Anemia
Highly valuable in the clinical investigation of pernicious anemia, an autoimmune condition characterized by the lack of intrinsic factor, which severely hinders the intestinal absorption of Vitamin B12.
Neurological Risk Assessment
Beyond hematological evaluation, tracking B12 levels helps clinicians identify and manage potential neurological complications (such as peripheral neuropathy and cognitive impairment) that frequently accompany or even precede the onset of anemia.
Therapeutic Efficacy Monitoring
Provides objective, quantitative data to monitor a patient's physiological response to Vitamin B12 supplementation or intramuscular injection therapy, ensuring optimal dosing to restore healthy hematopoiesis.