Homocysteine

🔍 Overview

The Homocysteine test measures the level of homocysteine, an amino acid in the blood. Elevated homocysteine levels are associated with an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and blood clots, and may indicate vitamin B12, B6, or folate deficiency.

📋 Test Summary

This test helps to:

• Assess cardiovascular risk

• Detect vitamin B12, B6, or folate deficiency

• Evaluate risk of stroke and heart attack

• Investigate recurrent pregnancy loss

• Monitor patients with metabolic or vascular disorders

✔ Important marker for heart and vascular health
✔ Helps identify nutritional deficiencies
✔ Simple blood test

⏱ Reports Within: 24 Hours
🧪 Sample: Blood
👶👩👨 Age: All Age Groups
🚻 Gender: Male and Female
🍽 Fasting: Required (8–12 Hours)