- Homocysteine: Function, Levels Health Effects - Cleveland Clinic
What is homocysteine? Homocysteine (Hcy) is an amino acid It’s a chemical in your blood that helps create proteins Vitamin B12, vitamin B6 and vitamin B9 (folate) break down homocysteine to generate other chemicals your body needs
- Homocysteine Test: Purpose, Procedure Results - Cleveland Clinic
A homocysteine test is a blood test that measures the amount of an amino acid called homocysteine in the body
- Homocystinuria (HCU): Symptoms, Causes Treatment
With this disorder, a harmful buildup of homocysteine in your blood and pee (urine) can occur This buildup can cause severe complications involving your eyes, skeletal system, central nervous system and vascular system
- Methylmalonic Acid Test: What It Is, Procedure, Results Types
Your provider will likely look at your MMA results along with the results of other tests, including B12 and homocysteine tests If your newborn has high MMA levels, they may have methylmalonic acidemia Your provider will probably order additional testing to confirm a diagnosis
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms Treatment
Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) is a term for conditions that affect your heart’s structure These heart defects impact blood flow Symptoms may include fatigue, heart murmur and arrhythmia Treatment includes observation, medications, implantable devices and surgery People with ACHD need regular checkups with a cardiologist
- Macrocytosis: Causes, Symptoms Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Macrocytosis describes red blood cells that are larger than normal Learn more about what macrocytosis may mean for your health
- Pernicious Anemia: Definition, Symptoms, Causes Treatment
Homocysteine level: High homocysteine levels may be a sign of vitamin B12 deficiency Tests for the presence of the antibodies that attack the parietal cells in your stomach and block the action of intrinsic factor
- Blood Clotting Disorders: Types, Signs and Treatment
Tests used to help diagnose inherited coagulation disorders include: Genetic tests, including factor V Leiden, activated protein C resistance and prothrombin gene mutation (G20210A) Antithrombin activity Protein C activity Protein S activity Homocysteine test
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