Methylmalonic Acid Quantitative Serum - Book Test at Low Cost

Methylmalonic Acid is produced in small amounts when your body do the digestion of protein. Our body starts making MMA in huge amounts when the body is facing a deficiency of vitamin B-12. MMA is passed out of the body through the urine. B-12 is very important for the formation of red blood cells.

B-12 is also important for the proper functioning of human nervous system. Methylmalonic Acid Quantitative, serum Test is done to know the amount of methylmonic acid present in the body to get a clear idea of the amount if vitamin B12 present in the body. The higher the MMA the lower the B-12 vitamin.

This test is also suggested if you are pregnant and a strict vegetarian as it increases your chance of being deficient in vitamin B-12 and this can cause issue to your unborn baby.

When to get tested for this test

If you are having following symptoms

• Numbness
• Tiredness
• Unable to think clearly
• Headaches
• Irritability
• Insomnia
• Difficulty in walking
• Forgetfulness
• Mood swings

Type of specimen required for the test

Blood is taken as sample for Methylmalonic Acid Quantitative serum test.

Documents required for Methylmalonic Acid Quantitative Serum Test

• Doctor’s prescription
• A valid government issued id proof

What is the Cost of Methylmalonic Acid Quantitative, serum Test?

Cost of Methylmalonic Acid Quantitative, serum test can be from INR 2000 to INR 3000.

What other test you will be suggested after Methylmalonic Acid Quantitative, serum Test

• Urine Creatinine test is also efficient in measuring the vitamin B-12 deficiency.
• Folic acid test will be recommended as the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency and folic acid deficiency are very similar to each other.
• Complete blood count test is suggested to know the probability of anaemia. 

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Ganesh diagnostic has made their name in pathology industry by years of hard work and our patient’s trust in our ability. Our Laboratories are driven by the latest machines that provides reports that are highly accurate.