methylmalonic acid…

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what the risks are blood test, blood test that measures the amount, methylmalonic acid, blood is drawn, a vein on the inside, the elbow, the hand, puncture site is cleaned, antiseptic, an elastic band, around the upper arm to apply pressure, restrict blood flow, the vein, veins below the band to fill, blood, a needle is inserted, vein, blood is collected in an air-tight vial, a syringe, band is removed, restore circulation, once the blood has been collected, needle is removed, puncture site is covered to stop any bleeding, an infant, young child, area is cleansed, antiseptic, punctured, a sharp needle, a lancet, blood collected, pipette, small glass tube, on a slide, onto a test strip, into a small container, cotton, a bandage applied, puncture site, any continued bleeding, blood is then sent, analysis, no special preparation, infants, children, test depends on child's age, previous experience, prepare child, infant test, procedure preparation, birth to 1 year, toddler test, procedure preparation, 1 to 3 years, preschooler test, procedure preparation, 3 to 6 years, schoolage test, procedure preparation, 6 to 12 years, adolescent test, procedure preparation, 12 to 18 years, the needle is inserted to draw blood, feel moderate pain, others feel only a prick, stinging sensation, some throbbing, this test, look, methylmalonic acid, in the blood, elevated levels of this chemical occurs in certain genetic disorders, vitamin b12 deficiency, normal serum methylmalonic acid levels, 0.08 to 0.56 micromoles/l, values greater than this normal range supports vitamin b12 deficiency, a genetic disease resulting high levels of methylmalonic acid, methylmalonic aciduria, methylmalonic acidemia, a genetic disease, vitamin b12 deficiency, risks associated, having blood drawn, excessive bleeding, fainting, feeling light-headed, hematoma, blood accumulating under the skin, infection, a slight risk, the skin is broken, multiple punctures to locate veins, veins, arteries vary in size, obtaining a blood sample.