Methylmalonic Acid Test: Purpose, Procedure, and Results - Healthline
2018年6月5日 · The methylmalonic acid test is a simple blood test. High levels of methylmalonic acid may indicate a vitamin B-12 deficiency. Learn more about B-12 and the symptoms of vitamin B-12...
Methylmalonic Acid (MMA) Test: Normal & High Levels
2021年1月19日 · Methylmalonic acid (MMA) is normally made in the body in tiny amounts. It builds up only in the absence of vitamin B12 and can be used as a functional indicator of vitamin B12 status. However, testing MMA is still controversial and has some limitations.
Methylmalonic Acid (MMA) Test - MedlinePlus
This test measures the level of methylmalonic acid (MMA) in blood or urine. It's used to check for vitamin B12 deficiency and may be part of newborn screening.
Methylmalonic Acid Test: Types, What to Expect, and More - WebMD
2024年2月13日 · A methylmalonic acid test is used to determine if you have a vitamin B-12 deficiency. Learn about the types of tests, what to expect, and more.
Methylmalonic Acid Test - Cleveland Clinic
2024年8月6日 · What is a methylmalonic acid test? A methylmalonic (meth-uhl-muh-LAHN-ick) acid test is a way to test for vitamin B12 deficiency. Your provider uses a sample of your blood or urine (pee) to look for high levels of methylmalonic acid (MMA).
Methylmalonic Acid (Blood) - Health Encyclopedia - University of ...
This test measures the amount of a substance called methylmalonic acid (MMA) in your blood. MMA is typically made in tiny amounts when you digest protein. Your body makes large amounts of MMA if you have a drop in the amount of vitamin B-12.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Recognition and Management - AAFP
2017年9月15日 · Measurement of serum methylmalonic acid should be used to confirm deficiency in asymptomatic high-risk patients with low-normal levels of vitamin B12.
Methylmalonic acid blood test - Mount Sinai Health System
Learn about Methylmalonic acid blood test, find a doctor, complications, outcomes, recovery and follow-up care for Methylmalonic acid blood test.
Methylmalonic acid blood test - UCSF Health
2023年11月19日 · Methylmalonic acid is a substance produced when proteins, called amino acids, in the body break down. Your health care provider may order this test if there are signs of certain genetic disorders, such as methylmalonic acidemia. Testing for this disorder is often done as part of a newborn screening exam.
Methylmalonic Acid Test (MMA) - Testing.com
2021年11月9日 · The methylmalonic acid (MMA) test may be used to help diagnose an early or mild vitamin B12 deficiency. It may be ordered by itself but generally with a homocysteine test as a follow-up to a vitamin B12 test result that is in the lower end of the normal range.
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