Vitamin B12 Blood Test

H&B&Me Vitamin B12 Blood Test

Your body can't make B12, but you can easily check your levels! This quick test helps you get insights into your B12, an essential vitamin for energy, mood and more.

✓ Finger prick test kit provided

✓1 biomarker tested

✓ Results in app within 48 hours

✓ Doctor-reviewed report

✓ 18+ only

Who is at risk for vitamin B12 deficiency?

You’re at risk of B12 deficiency if you:

• don’t eat meat, fish or dairy regularly (for example, you’re vegan)
• have a condition that affects your stomach or intestines, such as Crohn's disease
• have had a gastrectomy (a surgery where part of your stomach is removed)
• take certain medicines. Your GP will know if you’re taking medicines that can affect your vitamin B12 levels and will monitor you if necessary

What’s tested?

• Vitamin B12: Necessary for red blood cell production, cell and tissue repairs, and overall nerve health.

How it works

Step 1 – Register your test kit on the H&B&Me app

Step 2 – Take your blood sample following the instructions inside

Step 3 – Send your sample back in the prepaid packaging

Step 4 – View your doctor-reviewed results on the app within 48 hours

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Full ingredients

Test kit contents

• Instructions for use
• Test request form
• 4 lancets
• 2 plasters
• 2 pre-injection swabs
• 2 name labels
• 3 gauze swabs
• 1 double protective packet wallet
• 1 blood collection tube
• 1 pre-paid postage envelope

Always read the label before use

Advisory Information:

It is important to note that blood tests alone are not a substitute for seeing a doctor, particularly if you have symptoms. You should not make a diagnosis or start any treatment without a consultation with a doctor or suitably trained healthcare professional.

Intended use

These blood tests are designed for adults aged 18 and over, and are unsuitable for children. Please note that these blood tests cannot treat or diagnose medical conditions. As Holland & Barrett don’t collect any data about your medical history, you must interpret the significance of your results with caution. Be aware that medical conditions, medications, or other aspects of your health can affect your test results. These tests do not replace seeking medical advice and assessment, and if you have an abnormal test result, you should always seek appropriate advice from a trained health professional.

Remember To:

We go to great efforts to ensure that the information on this page is accurate at the time that the page was last edited. As we are constantly reviewing and developing our products to meet our consumer needs, consumers, particularly those that suffer from allergies and intolerances, should always check product labelling, warnings, and directions provided with the product that is delivered, prior to use or consumption.

Directions:

Consult instructions for use. Keep away from sunlight. In vitro diagnostic medical device. Do not re-use. Upper limit of temperature (25° Celsius). Keep dry.