In simple words: This is a blood test to check your vitamin B12 levels.Vitamin B12 is important for healthy blood and nerves.The test helps doctors see if you have too much or too little B12.

The laboratory analyst performs a test to measure the amount of vitamin B12 in a patient specimen, typically blood.The test may use methods such as electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA), which employs a competitive test principle using intrinsic factor specific for vitamin B12. This test helps evaluate patients for decreased levels of vitamin B12, which may cause damaged nerves and anemia, and increased levels, which may cause burning tongue, diarrhea, abdominal pain, menstrual symptoms, psychological symptoms, and nervous system problems.

Example 1: A patient presents with symptoms of fatigue, weakness, and tingling in the extremities. The physician orders a vitamin B12 test (82607) to assess for a potential deficiency., A patient with a history of pernicious anemia undergoes routine monitoring of their vitamin B12 levels with code 82607., A patient experiencing gastrointestinal issues, such as diarrhea and abdominal pain, has a vitamin B12 test (82607) to rule out an excess of the vitamin.

Documentation should include the reason for the test, such as signs, symptoms, or relevant diagnoses.The type of specimen and the date and time of collection should also be documented.