Private B12 blood test

Because your health matters.

Vitamin B12 is an important vitamin for a range of bodily functions, from brain health and blood cell production to proper nerve function. Having too little can cause problems, such as anaemia, fatigue and neurological conditions, while too much can be associated with liver and kidney problems and leukemia.

Our bodies don’t naturally produce B12, instead, we get it from the foods we eat, like fish, dairy and meat. This means, some people with diets that restrict their intake of animal products, like vegetarians and vegans may be more at risk of having lower levels.

If you are concerned about your B12 levels, a private B12 blood test can help analyse your levels and provide insights into whether they are in a healthy range.

At Bluecrest Wellness, our private B12 blood test is a quick, easy and accurate way to assess your B12 levels.

Explore our packages and book online today.

USPs

1.
Fast, accurate results
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Competitively priced testing within 20 minutes of your home
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Detailed, personalised Results Report
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Access to our 24/7 GP service with all test packages

How it

works

1. Select and book your package

View our health test packages and book a full body private health check. All our individual tests can be added to any of our private health check packages. . Just call our team on 0800 652 2183 before your appointment to add an extra test.

2. Make an appointment

Choose the venue, date and time that suits you. With over 2000 appointments available nationwide every week, you're sure to find a convenient time, date and venue.

3. Attend your appointment

A trained health assessment specialists will carry out your blood test. The whole process only takes around 20 - 30 minutes.

4. Fast, accurate results

Your results will be available 24/7 through our online dashboard, My Wellness. You will receive an email notification as soon as your results are ready for viewing. Processing times vary by test, with some results accessible on the dashboard in as little as three days. The online dashboard also provides easy access to a downloadable PDF, making it simple to share your results with your GP.

What is a private B12 blood

test?

A private B12 blood test analyses the amount of vitamin B12 in your blood. B12 is an essential vitamin that plays an important role in many bodily functions, including brain health, normal blood cell production and proper nerve functioning.

Having too much or too little B12 can be linked to various health conditions, including:

Anaemia
Fatigue
Temporary infertility
Liver disease
Kidney failure
Certain types of leukaemia

A B12 blood test is a quick and easy way to evaluate your B12 levels, indicating if you are suffering from a deficiency and need supplementation or further investigations or have high levels that require dietary management or further investigation.

Why should I have a private blood test for vitamin

B12?

A B12 blood test can help you better understand your B12 levels and take appropriate action to try and ensure your levels stay within a healthy range. In the UK, it is estimated that approximately six percent of the population under 60 have low levels of B12, so regularly checking your levels is a good idea if you want to take a proactive approach to managing your health.

As our bodies cannot produce B12, we must get it from the foods we eat. The highest sources of vitamin B12 are found in animal products, like fish, meat and dairy. This means vegans, vegetarians, or people who don’t often eat animal products rich in B12 can be at higher risk of having low vitamin B12 levels.

In addition, people who have trouble absorbing vitamin B12 due to an existing health condition, like pernicious anaemia or following gastric bypass surgery, may also be at risk of low levels.

If you suspect your levels are low, you may experience symptoms, such as:

Fatigue
Heart palpitations
Temporary infertility
Neurological problems
Tingling in hands and feet
Confusion
Loss of appetite
Weakness

High levels of B12 can be caused by a diet high in red meat. However, if this is not the case, you may require further investigations to look for underlying health conditions, like:

Liver disease
Kidney failure
Some types of leukaemia

What does a blood test to check your vitamin B12

involve?

A B12 blood test involves having a blood sample taken to assess the amount of vitamin B12 in your blood.

A health assessment specialist will take a blood sample from a vein in your arm using a small needle. Once the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood is collected into a test tube, which is then sent to a lab for testing. The whole process typically takes less than five minutes.

Private Health Checks for complete peace of

mind

Our full body private health checks are designed for busy people who want to take control of their health. Our tests are quick, accurate, convenient, and completely stress-free. No waiting for an appointment, safe clinical procedures, no embarrassing questions, no long travel times, and no busy waiting rooms.

Our tests are conducted by trained health assessment specialists at over 350 venues across the UK and Ireland, ensuring accurate professional health checks within 20 minutes of your home.

Any individual tests can be added to any full body health check. Just book one of our full body private health assessments and call us before your appointment to add an extra test.

Need help? Call free on 0800 652 2183 to speak to one of our team.

FAQs

A private B12 blood test can be booked individually. However, if you are keen to take a proactive approach to your health, we recommend purchasing our full health check packages for a comprehensive overview of your general health. In addition to a wide range of health tests, following your appointment, you'll receive a personalised Results Report and free 24/7 GP helpline access for an entire year.

Full preparation instructions will be provided in writing when you book your appointment, including any information about whether you need to fast before your test. It is important that you stay hydrated and drink enough water prior to the test.

Your test results and other readings will each be given a ‘flag’ of a different colour: green, amber or red. Green results are within the recommended range for your age and sex; amber results are slightly outside what we'd normally expect; and red results are further outside the norm. Where a result is amber or red, we'll give follow-up advice on what to do next - whether that's making lifestyle changes, simply monitoring the result, or visiting your doctor for further investigation. If there are any critical results discovered by our laboratory, we will contact you immediately, so you won’t need to wait for your full Results Report to arrive to take appropriate action.