by Miguel Rodriguez | Nov 18, 2021
MMA can be measured in blood, but can also be measured in the urine, as long as we take into account how well the kidneys are working. We do this by measuring a substance called creatinine that is filtered into the urine by the kidneys. When we compare the urinary MMA...
by Miguel Rodriguez | Nov 18, 2021
The uMMA test results are reported in specific units. The units are mmol MMA/mol cr. Normal vitamin B12 status is indicated when the result is below 3.6 mmol MMA/mol cr, but new research shows that an optimal level is below 2.0 mmol MMA/mol cr. A result above 3.6 mmol...
by Miguel Rodriguez | Nov 18, 2021
Doctors typically do measure vitamin B12 levels, and some may measure blood MMA levels. However, the urinary test for MMA is not used as much because it’s less common and may be more expensive.
by Miguel Rodriguez | Nov 18, 2021
Short answer. Yes, take a sample of your first pee of the day. This helps reduce any “noise” in the sample.
