Needle Length : to Inch : The needle length for SC injections is shorter than for IM injections
A blood test can sometimes detect a Vitamin B12 deficiency but isnt always reliable and sometimes results can show normal B12 blood levels in people who are deficient
These include: Complete Blood Count (CBC) to check for better anemia Serum Vitamin B12 levels to make sure the dose is right Methylmalonic acid (MMA) and homocysteine levels to see how the body is reacting Reticulocyte count to see how the bone marrow is doing Clinical Improvement Markers We also watch for signs of improvement in how patients feel
If any symptoms persist or worsen, or you notice any other symptoms, please call your doctor
References Neelakantan H, Vance V, Wetzel MD, et al
Metabolic research focus: Examined in obese rodent studies for changes in weight gain patterns, fat oxidation, and markers associated with lipolysis and lipogenesis