Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) levels: what's normal, high and low
A B vitamin essential for energy metabolism and nerve function.
Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
The short answer
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) is measured with a standard blood draw after an 8–12 hour fast. A typical reference range is 70.0 – 180 nmol/L. At TestWell it's $43.99 all-in as Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), results in 5–10 business days, drawn at Quest or Labcorp. An out-of-range result is a prompt to look closer, not a diagnosis.
- Units
- nmol/L
- Sample
- Blood draw
- Fasting
- 8–12 hours
- Results
- 5–10 business days
- Price
- $43.99
- Labs
- Quest or Labcorp
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Reference Range
These are the typical adult reference ranges used by major US labs. Your report will include the specific range used by the lab that processed your sample.
| Population | Range |
|---|---|
| age 18+ | 70.0 – 180 nmol/L |
Reference ranges are educational. Always interpret your result with the specific range printed on your lab report and discuss anything outside the range with a clinician.
What your Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) result may mean
Can reflect alcohol use, malnutrition, or absorption issues. Severe deficiency causes beriberi.
What a low Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) means: causes, symptoms, next steps →Educational only — not a diagnosis. Many factors can influence a single result. Discuss anything that concerns you with a healthcare provider.
How do you get a Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) test?
Order online, a licensed physician reviews the requisition, and you walk into a nearby lab for the draw. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) is available on its own or inside these panels — panels cost less per marker when you want the fuller picture.
| Option | Includes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | This marker only | $43.99 |
Quest vs. Labcorp for Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): which lab should you pick?
Both are CLIA-certified national labs and the result is clinically equivalent, so pick whichever location is closer. Your report will print that lab's own reference range, which can differ slightly from the table above.
| Lab | Available | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Quest Diagnostics | Yes | $43.99 |
| Labcorp | Yes | $43.99 |
| BioReference (NY & NJ) | No | — |
Need help choosing a location? Use the lab finder to see draw sites near your ZIP.
Related Vitamins & Nutrients biomarkers
Markers commonly tested alongside Vitamin B1 (Thiamine).
Frequently asked
Can reflect alcohol use, malnutrition, or absorption issues. Severe deficiency causes beriberi. A single result below the reference range is a prompt to look closer with a clinician — often a repeat test and related markers — not a diagnosis on its own.
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