Assessment of blood homocysteine levels for cardiovascular and metabolic health.
The Homocysteine test measures the amount of homocysteine (an amino acid) in the blood. Elevated levels are linked to increased risk of heart disease, stroke, vitamin B12/folate deficiency, and certain metabolic disorders. It helps in assessing cardiovascular risk, nutritional deficiencies, and homocystinuria.
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Overview:
Homocysteine test measures the level of homocysteine (an amino acid) in the blood. Elevated levels are linked to cardiovascular, neurological, and metabolic disorders.
Risk Assessment / Clinical Use:
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Assess risk of cardiovascular disease (heart attack, stroke).
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Evaluate vitamin B12, B6, or folate deficiency.
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Investigate unexplained blood clots (thrombosis).
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Monitor patients with homocystinuria (rare inherited disorder).
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Assess risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s, or cognitive decline.
Normal Range:
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Adults: 4 – 15 µmol/L (may vary slightly by lab).
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>15 µmol/L: Considered elevated (hyperhomocysteinemia).
Interpretation:
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Normal: 5–15 µmol/L: : Low–moderate levels (healthy).
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Moderate risk: 15–30 µmol/L: May indicate vitamin deficiency, increased cardiovascular risk.
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High risk: >30 µmol/L: Suggests higher risk of heart disease, stroke, clotting disorders, or inherited metabolic disorder (homocystinuria).
Sample Type: Serum (blood sample).
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Homocysteine
Assessment of blood homocysteine levels for cardiovascular and metabolic health.
The Homocysteine test measures the amount of homocysteine (an amino acid) in the blood. Elevated levels are linked to increased risk of heart disease, stroke, vitamin B12/folate deficiency, and certain metabolic disorders. It helps in assessing cardiovascular risk, nutritional deficiencies, and homocystinuria.
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