Homocysteine and methylmalonic acid levels can be helpful in confirmation. Both serum homocysteine and methylmalonic acid (MMA) levels are increased in helpful confirmatory tests for cobalamin and folate deficiencies. Homocysteine but not methylmalonic acid is increased in folate deficiency.
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