EPISODE · Jul 28, 2026 · 25 MIN
Episode 99 - It’s the B’s Knees | In The Lab : B12 and B9 (Folate) Testing
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Two vitamins survived the great B-numbering cull to become the tests we order most and trust least. Meet the 80% of your B12 result your cells can't touch, and the antibody that sabotages the very test built to catch it. Join the Bloody Minded Crew as we come to the lab for a second time this season to learn how B12 and folate assays are performed. TIMESTAMPS0:55 - The boys check out a new lab 2:25 - Episode overview 3:43 - Sample requirements 4:12 - B12 refresher 6:03 - Total B12 assays 9:36 - Caveats in interpretation 14:00 - Active B12 15:59 - MMA and Homocysteine 18:13 - Folate testing 22:18 - Take home messagesSupport the showCheck out show notes, additional references and (sometimes) extra content at www.bloodyminded.com.au
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Two vitamins survived the great B-numbering cull to become the tests we order most and trust least. Meet the 80% of your B12 result your cells can't touch, and the antibody that sabotages the very test built to catch it. Join the Bloody Minded Crew as we come to the lab for a second time this season to learn how B12 and folate assays are performed. TIMESTAMPS 0:55 - The boys check out a new lab 2:25 - Episode overview 3:43 - Sample requirements 4:12 - B12 refresher &nb...
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Episode 99 - It’s the B’s Knees | In The Lab : B12 and B9 (Folate) Testing
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