We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features, and to analyze our traffic. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies. Privacy Statement.
CORONAVIRUS ALERT: Click here for the latest information. Nicklaus Children’s Urgent Care Centers offer COVID-19 testing for children with associated symptoms as part of an urgent care visit.
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has several outpatient and urgent care centers throughout South Florida, including on-demand, virtual care.
Walk-in urgent care with no appointment needed.
Serving as your child's primary doctor's office.
Pediatric specialty consultations available closer to home.
A full range of comprehensive services all under one roof.
Connect with providers from the comfort of your own home.
With over 800 pediatric physicians on staff, we’re dedicated to helping you connect with the right specialist for your needs.
We have expertise in treating children and educating families on hundreds of different conditions.
We use cutting-edge, specialized treatments and procedures to ensure the best care for your child.
Also known as: methylmalonic acid blood test, MMA, plasma MMA
A plasma methylmalonic acid test is a test to determine the levels of methylmalonic acid in the blood plasma. It is a helpful test in the diagnosis of a vitamin B12 deficiency, and also for a disorder known as methymalonic acidemia.
A routine blood draw is required in order to begin the plasma methylmalonic acid - plasma test. The blood sample is then taken to a laboratory for testing and analysis.
There is no special preparation needed.
Infection, bleeding and damage to surrounding organs and tissues are potential risks of any blood draw.
Reviewed by: Sajel L Kana, MD
This page was last updated on: July 28, 2022 04:10 PM
The Division of Nephrology at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital treats kidney disorders and provides comprehensive evaluation of renal functions, including kidney biopsies.
Megaloblastic anemia is a type of anemia where the bone marrow produces fewer and abnormally large, oval shaped red blood cells, with underdeveloped inside contents. Learn more
A vitamin B12 level test is a common blood test that determines the levels of vitamin B12 in the blood. Ensuring that the levels are optimal is important since deficiency or insufficiency of vitamin B12 may be associated with hematologic conditions such as megaloblastic anemia and pernicious anemia and neurologic conditions such as hypotonia, developmental delay and failure to thrive. Learn more