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What will the Homocysteine Test identify?
This test measures homocysteine levels in the blood. Homocysteine is a marker for cardiovascular disease risk, and can also identify insufficient levels of vitamins B12, B6 and folic acid. Homocysteine is recognised to be an early indicator of your risk of experiencing heart disease, heart attack and stroke. Homocysteine levels are particularly significant if you have other cardiovascular risk factors including high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, or elevated levels of other lipids. Homocysteine is a sulphur-containing amino acid normally found in small amounts in all body cells. It is produced when methionine, an essential amino acid obtained from your diet, is metabolised. In healthy cells, homocysteine is quickly converted to other products.
Folic acid (folate), a B vitamin, is necessary to metabolise homocysteine, while Vitamin B12 helps keep folate active, maintaining low homocysteine levels.
A high level of homocysteine in your blood should be investigated and your risk of cardio vascular disease assessed.
Is the Homocysteine Test accurate?
Better2Know’s Homocysteine Test offers accurate and reliable results. All our test samples are processed at our accredited laboratory.
How does this test work?
A Homocysteine Test is a simple blood test requiring a small blood sample. Once this sample has been collected, it is sent to our accredited laboratory for processing and analysis.
When will I receive the results from the Homocysteine Test?
Test results should be ready within a few days of the laboratory receiving your sample. You can track the progress of your test in your online Patient Area. You also have the option of being notified of your results via SMS message or email.
Is the Better2Know Homocysteine Test confidential?
Better2Know’s systems are protected by state-of-the-art encryption protocols to ensure your personal data is kept safe. We will not share your data with anyone without your permission.
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