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GPs can prescribe B12 injections following appropriate investigation, which should include: Full blood count to identify macrocytic anaemia Serum B12 and folate levels to confirm deficiency (using laboratory-specific reference ranges) Methylmalonic acid and/or homocysteine when B12 results are borderline Intrinsic factor antibodies if pernicious anaemia is suspected Additional tests depending on clinical presentation (e.g., thyroid function, coeliac serology) When both B12 and folate deficiency are present, B12 should be replaced before folate to avoid precipitating subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord

That second pathway explains why prolonged deficiency causes neurological damage and not simply anaemia

Like KPV, the FDA found no human studies supporting its proposed applications

CPT 90471 applies only to injectable routes (intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, and percutaneous)

Similarly, some breath fresheners like sprays or strips may contain trace amounts of alcohol that could affect the accuracy of the test results