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Elevated B12, Serum Folate. Done Blood Test. Taking B12. Cause?

Than you! I have an elevated B12 1172 ng/L, and Serum Folate 16.7 ug/L. It was first noted 6 months ago.
At the time I was taking B12 1000 mcg, on alternate days. I stopped taking it, but my latest blood test six months on is still high. My question, what causes it to remain high? does it get back to a normal, or is it an indication of some other problem. Milia
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Elevated vit b12 level may be caused by Chronic myeloid leukemia, AML, Myeloproliferative disordes , hepatitis cirrhosis , chronic liver disordes, Non leukemic leucocytosis .Consult your GP and go for CBC , Bone marrow ,USG whole abdomen and liver function test to establish cause of elevated vit b12
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Elevated B12, Serum Folate. Done Blood Test. Taking B12. Cause?

Hello, Elevated vit b12 level may be caused by Chronic myeloid leukemia, AML, Myeloproliferative disordes , hepatitis cirrhosis , chronic liver disordes, Non leukemic leucocytosis .Consult your GP and go for CBC , Bone marrow ,USG whole abdomen and liver function test to establish cause of elevated vit b12