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ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2024

The reference value of serum vitamin B12 among An-Najah National University.

Mohammad Alnees, Lubna Kharraz, Mahdi Awwad, Duha Najajra, Nizar Abu Hamdeh, Abdalaziz Darwish, Aseel Shabaro, Rola Hazzam, Asma Saleem, Shatha Qaffaf and 5 more

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Mohammad Alnees *Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Lubna Kharraz *Medical Laboratory Science Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Mahdi AwwadFaculty of Medicine and Health Science, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Duha NajajraFaculty of Medicine and Health Science, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Nizar Abu HamdehFaculty of Medicine and Health Science, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Abdalaziz DarwishFaculty of Medicine and Health Science, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Aseel ShabaroMedical Laboratory Science Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Rola HazzamMedical Laboratory Science Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Asma SaleemMedical Laboratory Science Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Shatha QaffafMedical Laboratory Science Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Dalia HmiedanMedical Laboratory Science Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Sima AbuhayyatMedical Laboratory Science Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Abdalla KawasmeHead of Continuous Education and Research Department, Ministry of Health, Ramallah, Palestine.
Reem ShekhaMedical Laboratory Science Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Majd BawwabMedical Laboratory Science Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.

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Background: Serum vitamin B12 plays a crucial role in cellular growth, DNA synthesis, and maintaining a healthy nervous system. Its deficiency can lead to various health issues, including cardiovascular problems. The reference range for vitamin B12 varies between populations due to cultural, genetic, and dietary differences. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 127 healthy An-Najah National University students aged between 18 and 25. Blood samples were collected, and a questionnaire assessed factors affecting vitamin B12 levels. Serum vitamin B12 levels were measured using ACCUBIND ELIZA microwells. Results: The study found a reference range for serum vitamin B12 of 136-640 pg/mL (5 Conclusion: The study highlights the importance of establishing local reference values for laboratory tests like vitamin B12 due to variations in demographics. Further research in different Palestinian regions and age groups with larger sample sizes is recommended to refine these reference values.

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ACCUBIND ELIZA microwellsAn-Najah National University studentcross-sectional studyreference rangeserum vitamin B12

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