{"product_id":"methylmalonic-acid-mma-blood-test","title":"Methylmalonic Acid (MMA) Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures methylmalonic acid in serum.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMethylmalonic acid in serum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy it matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMMA accumulates when vitamin B12 is insufficient at the cellular level, because B12 is required to process it. That makes it a functional marker — it describes whether B12 is doing its job, rather than how much is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's typically ordered when a standard B12 result is borderline or doesn't match the clinical picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore you collect\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote recent B12 supplementation or injections. Kidney function affects MMA independently of B12.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople with an unclear B12 result, working with a practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYour next step\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce you have your results, book with a Canwell naturopath, nutritionist or practitioner to talk them through and build a wellness plan that suits you. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canwell.com.au\"\u003eBook with Canwell\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canwell Bloods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48892353216757,"sku":"CW-METHYLMALONIC-ACID-MMA-BLOOD-TEST","price":248.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/8265\/1381\/files\/canwell-blood.jpg?v=1789967203","url":"https:\/\/bloods.canwell.com.au\/products\/methylmalonic-acid-mma-blood-test","provider":"Canwell Blood Analytics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}