HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Can Testing For Vitamin D And B12 Be Done After Eating Food?

default
Posted on Sat, 15 Apr 2017
Question: Hi Dr. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Thanks for your reply.

I wanted to go for test today as I am free. I just drunk milk now. can I go for test for vitD b12 heomoglobin? I heard that for B12 test I need to be in fasting or is it ok if I go and test? please let me know soon.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can go for the test

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Yes, you can give the sample for vitamin B 12, vitamin D and hemoglobin after meals.
There is no major alteration in the reading.
You can go for the test now.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Deepti Verma

OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Practicing since :2009

Answered : 5064 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Maternal and Fetal Medicine Specialist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Can Testing For Vitamin D And B12 Be Done After Eating Food?

Brief Answer: Can go for the test Detailed Answer: Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand the concerns. Yes, you can give the sample for vitamin B 12, vitamin D and hemoglobin after meals. There is no major alteration in the reading. You can go for the test now. Hope you found the answer helpful. Regards Dr Deepti Verma OBGYN