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- 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
Homocystinuria is a rare genetic disease that affects your body’s ability to process the amino acid homocysteine
- 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
- 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
- What Blood Tests Detect Heart Problems? - Cleveland Clinic
Apolipoprotein B (ApoB): An ideal level is less than 100 mg dL Homocysteine (Hcy): An ideal level is less than 15 mcmol L Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c): Results can indicate prediabetes or diabetes Ideal results for those with diabetes differ from those who don’t have diabetes In addition, these cutoffs may vary depending on race
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