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What part does methylmalonic acid play in the metabolism of B12? Why would the physician analyze for this compound?
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If serum B12 levels are measured, they do not reveal the amount of B12 on a tissue level. Serum B12 could be normal with a low tissue level. Methylmalonic, a metabolite in the B12 pathway is a more accurate indicator of B12 on the tissue level.
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