Ethnicity influences total serum vitamin B12 concentration: a study of Black, Asian and White patients in a primary care setting

Conclusions It is likely that a combination of genetic and acquired/environmental factors are responsible for the ethnic differences in serum B12. This suggests that there is a need for ethnic-specific reference ranges with indications for the incorporation of age and sex too.
Source: Journal of Clinical Pathology - Category: Pathology Authors: Tags: Original research Source Type: research