Can someone please help me understand B12 test results?

hello

i received my complete lab results back. 

Vitamins A, E, and K were in normal range. 

As was B12..normal range indicted is 211-911. Mine is 514.

What is high is the RBC Folate(red blood count folate). Normal range 280.0- 791.0. My reading was 850.1. 

I was told to increase B12 1000ml shot from one time per month to 2 times per month. 

What I am confused about is if I am absorbing the B12 or not?

My other question is, if I am absorbing the fat vitamins what would cause me not to absorb the B 12 appropriately? Could this be indicative of intestinal bacterial over growth?

im so confused by this...

and yes I am contacting my doctor..

thanks for your response

At 514 you are absorbing.  They seem to want your numbers to be higher.

Thanks White Dove.

Do you know anything at all about the RBC Folate numbers?

Ask the doctor about folate. 

B12 requires intrinsic factor to absorb.  Intrinsic factor is produced in the part of the stomach that is separated off (in the case of RNY) or cut out (in the case of VSG), so your absorption is affected.  That's why they want you to take either sublingual B12 which absorbs through the lining of your mouth or via shots.  Both bypass the stomach.