MMA Methylmalonic Acid Quantitative - Serum
Test Code
M65
Also Known As
#1) MMA Serum Test #2) Methylmalonate Assay #3) Functional B12 Deficiency Test #4) Metabolic B12 Marker #5) Advanced Cobalamin Screen #6) MMA Quantitative #7) Tissue B12 Status Test #8) MMA Blood Test #9) Cellular B12 Assessment #10) Methylmalonic Acidemia Screen (Adult) #11) B12 Confirmation Test #12) Secondary B12 Metabolite Test #13) MMA LC-MS Analysis #14) Serum Methylmalonate #15) Specific B12 Indicator
Test Parameters Included
Methylmalonic Acid (MMA): MMA is a substance produced in tiny amounts during protein metabolism. Vitamin B12 acts as a necessary "key" to convert MMA ... Read more
Department
SPECIALITY - BIOCHEMISTRY
Methodology
LC-MS : We utilize LC-MS/MS (Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry). This is the absolute "Gold Standard" for MMA testing. It provides the hi... Read more
Sample Required
SERUM
Preparation
* Fasting: A fast of 8–10 hours is recommended to ensure baseline metabolic levels. * Supplement Warning: Stop taking Vitamin B12 supplements or mult... Read more
Schedule Report
5 Days
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
1) Why do I need an MMA test if my B12 test was normal? Standard B12 tests measure the total amount in the blood, but not all of it is usable. MMA sho... Read more
Test Description
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