This code is often used when the intervention performed is more extensive or complex and may be performed on a larger or deeper area than a simple joint injection covers
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Some studies [1317] have described the limitations of trying to diagnose vitamin B12 deficiency exclusively via the measurement of this concentration, and report blood methylmalonic acid (MMA) and homocysteine concentrations to be more sensitive markers capable of detecting subclinical deficiency
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Some patients feel as though they want more frequent injections, and occasionally we test levels to see if they are receiving adequate replacement, but Im not sure how strong the evidence is to support this. GPs should consider periodic vitamin B12 testing of higher-risk patients who take metformin, even if they dont display symptoms of deficiency, the UK medicines regulator said earlier this year