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"Today, we can conclude that holoTC seems more suitable than total vitamin B-12 for diagnosis of vitamin B-12 deficiency" Prof. Ebba Nexo, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2011
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"Serum concentration of HoloTC is a much better predictor of B12 status than Total B12" Prof. Wolfgang Herrmann, Current Drug Metabolism, 2005
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"Accumulating evidence indicates that the biologically active cobalamin, plasma holotranscobalamin (holoTC) may be superior to plasma cobalamins" Dr. Anne-Mette Hvas, Haematologica, 2006
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ACTIVE-B12 the next level of B12 testing
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The ACTIVE-B12 test from Axis-Shield is a new and innovative way of assessing Vitamin B12 levels and offers improved accuracy, sensitivity and specificity over the current out-dated front-line tests.
We aim to continue to present new findings into the clinical usefulness of measuring Active-B12. We aim to make the test as widely available as possible, in the routine laboratory setting and for research, with the goal of improving the lives of patients suffering from Vitamin B12 deficiency.
Keep checking this site for new research findings in this area that should make the task of diagnosing vitamin B12 deficiency easier for the laboratorian, the doctor and the patient.
ACTIVE-B12 ELISA NOW AVAILABLE
The Active-B12 ELISA assay is now available from Axis-Shield. The CE-marked kit is ready-to-use and available in 15 languages. Click here for more information or to order a kit, please contact us.
EXPERTS AGREE TO CONSENSUS STATEMENT ON USE OF ACTIVE-B12
An experts meeting at a recent conference produced a Consensus Statement on the improved utility of Active-B12 over Total B12. To see the statement click here.
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT URGED TO REVIEW B12 TESTING
A debate in the Scottish Parliament has shown the significant problems associated with diagnosis of B12 deficiency and highlighted the improved utility which Active-B12 can offer.For more details and to watch the debate click here.
