Methylmalonic Aciduria (Cobalamin Malabsorption)

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Type: Metabolic

Sample Types: Urine

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Cost: $60.00

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Canine - Any
Feline - Any

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The methylmalonic acid test examines the patient’s urine for possible B12 deficiency. It is very important that the urine is obtained before the patient receives parenteral cobalamin, because it would correct the biochemical abnormalities within days leading to a false negative result.