B12 and Folate Test
Tired or foggy? Check if low B12 or folate is part of it.
Two vitamins behind your energy and focus. Worth checking if you eat plant-based, take certain medicines, or just feel flat.
$139 test + $99 first month = $238 today. Then $99 a month, cancel any time.
This test is for Vively members. Membership is $99 a month and includes a Baseline Health Check (our 70+ marker blood test), a GP referral and a 30-minute session with a dietitian. Cancel any time.
- TodayOrder online
- NextA short GP call. We arrange your referral
- This weekOne blood draw at a centre near you
- 1 to 3 business daysResults in your app
Your test plus your first month. Then $99 a month.
- Cancel any time.238
- Baseline guarantee: every Baseline marker in range? Get your $99 back. Add-on tests aren't covered. T&Cs apply.
$1,446 of value for $238 today. See what's included
- Your B12 and Folate Test139 value
- A GP referral, from a short telehealth callIncluded
- Your Baseline Health Check analysis, 70+ markers$450 value
- Your biological age$298 value
- A 30-minute session with your dietitian, after your Baseline$360 value
- A plan built around your results$199 value
All with a Vively Membership, $99 a month. $1,446 in total value, $238 today.
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"It gave us clarity. Instead of guessing, we understood what was going on and where we could make better choices."
77%of 1,136 members had vitamin B12 below our optimal of 450 pmol/LVively members' first results, to October 2026.
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What it can help explain.
B12 and folate work together to keep your energy and focus up. This test checks both, so a low level isn't missed.
Tiredness
Low B12 or folate can leave you tired and flat.
Plant-based eating
B12 comes mainly from animal foods, so it's worth checking if you eat little or no meat, eggs or dairy.
Certain medicines
Metformin and acid-reducing medicines can lower how much B12 you absorb over time.
Nerves and mood
Low B12 can be linked to tingling, poor balance, memory changes or low mood.
2 marker, in one blood draw.
Every result is explained in plain English in the Vively app, next to your Baseline results.
Vitamins
- Vitamin B12
- Folate (serum)
Plus your Baseline70+
Heart, metabolism, liver, kidneys, iron, thyroid, inflammation and blood count, from the same membership.
Your Baseline full blood count, including red cell size (MCV) and haemoglobin, is read alongside these results.
What's in the BaselineA GP in our network reviews your request and confirms which markers are clinically right for you.
How it works.
- Order with your membership
Pay for the test and your first month together, in one checkout.
- We arrange your referral
A short telehealth call with a GP in our network, included. They issue your Baseline and B12 and Folate Test referrals together.
- Take your test
Take your referral to any of 3,700+ partner collection centres, with no booking needed. This test is usually taken in the same blood draw as your Baseline.
- See your results
Results arrive in the app, next to your Baseline. After your Baseline, a 30-minute session with your dietitian builds your plan.
Before your test.
Fasting
Not needed for this test
Your Baseline in the same draw needs an 8 to 12 hour fast, so most people go in the morning.
Supplements
Tell the GP what you take
B12 tablets, injections and fortified drinks raise B12 for days to months, and high-dose biotin can distort the result.
Medicines
Keep taking them
Take prescribed medicines as usual unless your doctor says otherwise.
After your results.
- Your numbers, against optimal
Every result from this test in the app, next to your Baseline, the lab range and where it should be for you.
- Your Baseline, explained
A 30-minute session with your dietitian after your Baseline, to go through what stands out in plain English.
- Your plan
A few clear changes to food, movement, sleep and stress that fit your week.
From your session with Ellen- SleepWind down for 30 minutes before bed
- MovementA morning walk in daylight
- FoodCaffeine before midday only
Questions people ask us.
Can I just buy the test on its own?
No, it's for Vively members. B12 and folate make more sense next to your Baseline blood count. Your membership is $99 a month and includes the Baseline Health Check, a GP consult, a 30-minute dietitian consult after your Baseline and a personalised plan. Cancel any time, with no minimum term.
Why not just ask my GP?
Your GP tests what's needed to look into a symptom or manage a condition. Vively adds a 70+ marker Baseline Health Check, results read against optimal ranges, and a dietitian to help you act on them. We arrange the GP referral for you, so you don't need a separate appointment.
What if I'm already a member?
Add the B12 and Folate Test in the Vively app. You won't pay for the membership again.
Do I need to see my own GP first?
No. You still need a referral, but we arrange it. A GP in our network issues your Baseline and B12 and Folate Test referrals together after a short telehealth consult, at no extra cost.
Is this test covered by Medicare?
No. Add-on tests aren't covered by Medicare. Your Baseline Health Check is included in your membership.
Do I need to fast for this test?
No. B12 and folate don't need a fast. If you take it with your Baseline, which is the usual way, fast for 8 to 12 hours for the Baseline.
Can a normal B12 result rule out a deficiency?
Not always. A result near the low end can still miss an early drop. If you have symptoms, the GP may add another B12 test.
What's the difference between this test and active B12 or red cell folate?
This test checks your B12 and folate levels now. Active B12 and red cell folate are separate tests a GP may add if your results or symptoms call for it.
Why test B12 and folate together?
Both keep your energy up, and a low level of either can feel the same. Taking folic acid can also hide a low B12, so it helps to know your B12 before you start it.
Often looked at with this test.
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