Abingdon,VA â Southwest Virginia has been blessed by the musical establishment known as âThe Crooked Road: Virginiaâs Music Heritage Trail.â The initial idea was to boost tourism and regional economies by establishing a network of venues and communities that support the regionâs heritage of unique, traditional music.
A vitamin B12 level test measures the amount of B12 in your blood. B12 is an important vitamin for many basic bodily functions, such as brain health, blood cell production, and proper nerve functioning. Low B12 levels can lead to serious nerve damage and deteriorating brain functions.
The methylmalonic acid (MMA) test may be used to help diagnose an early or mild vitamin B12 deficiency. It may be ordered by itself or along with a homocysteine test as a follow-up to a vitamin B12 test result that is in the lower end of the normal range. MMA is a substance produced in very small amounts in the body.