Dear all,
Methyl malonic acid and homocysteine are both markers for B12 deficiency. Is there any evidence that we need to measure both? Is one test better than the other? Should MMA be measured in plasma or urine?
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Wolf
Wolf Woltersdorf MD MRCP FRCPath
Consultant Senior Lecturer and Chemical Pathologist
Head of U-STAR Research
University Hospitals Bristol
BS2 8HW UK
Tel: (+44) 0117-342 3245
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