Homocysteine, Serum in Jamnagar
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FAQ
What foods contain vitamin B6?
Vitamin B is found in:
- Beef liver
- Tuna
- Salmon
- Fortified cereals
- Chickpeas
- Poultry
- Leafy green vegetables and fruits like bananas, papayas, oranges
What other tests include assessing homocysteine levels?
Other tests that may be used to assess homocysteine levels include a complete blood count (CBC), a thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test, vitamin B12, folate levels, renal and liver function tests, and a lipoprotein profile.
What might affect my homocysteine serum test results?
Your doctor will consider factors like:
- Age – Men tend to display higher readings
- Menopause- Elevated levels seen in post-menopausal women
- Medications that can cause elevated levels
- Smoking habits
Why should you book the homocysteine serum test with Sterling Accuris?
Sterling Diagnostics has highly specialized pathologists and uses the best facilities to provide accurate and reliable results. Book a homocysteine serum test in Jamnagar with us for timely results. We also offer safe home collections for your convenience.
What other packages does Sterling Accuris offer?
Sterling Accuris offers a range of packages including Senior citizen (male and female) package, healthy heart profile, diabetes profile, vitamin profile, covid immunity package and much more. Visit our website to learn more about these packages.
What makes Sterling Accuris a better pathology lab than others?
For us, precision care, safe sample collection, timely delivery of reports, and precise reporting of patient results while adhering to health and safety precautions are the cornerstone of our success.
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Yes. We do provide home collection services at your doorstep.
Please go ahead and book your visit today from our top menu options in this website / chat or do call us on 812 813 0000.
How long does it take to receive test results?
Though most tests are completed and reported within about 24 hours of receiving the sample for testing, certain tests take several days to weeks.
Your soft copy will be sent on registered email id and Whatsapp. Also, you will receive SMS with link to download your report. Also, your report is available on our website / app.
To know the status of the report, you can call our customer care team on 812 813 0000.
Is there any preparation or precautions for patient before tests or body checkup?
Fasting maybe required in case of a few tests to ensure accurate results.
In general, it is also advisable to abstain from alcohol and heavy diet at least for 24 hours before any health test. You can see the requirement for each test on the product page on our website / app.
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Sterling Accuris Diagnostics offers the Homocysteine, Serum test in Jamnagar to identify vitamin deficiencies and assess heart health.
Overview of the Homocysteine, Serum Test
The Homocysteine, Serum Test measures the levels of homocysteine in the blood. Homocysteine is an amino acid, which is broken down by vitamins B6, B9 and B12, leaving behind trace amounts of homocysteine in the bloodstream. However, a deficiency of these vitamins could result in elevated levels. This is observed in patients at risk for coronary heart disease and stroke.
Get a homocysteine, serum test near you to help detect any heart problems in time before they become serious issues. For accurate and reliable test results, you can head to Sterling Accuris Diagnostics for a Homocysteine Serum Test in Jamnagar.
Why and When a Homocysteine, Serum Test is Done
Higher levels of homocysteine due to vitamin deficiency can build up in the arteries and increase the risk of forming blood clots.
A doctor would recommend this test if a person exhibits symptoms of vitamin B deficiency such as:
- Fatigue/ dizziness
- Depression
- Heart palpitation
- Change in color of fingertips/ skin
- Tingling or numbness in hands, feet, arms, and/or legs
- Mouth/tongue sores
- Problems with balance and focus
A doctor may also recommend this test to:
- Diagnose homocystinuria: A genetic disease that prevents the body from using amino acids to make important proteins.
- Check if the patient exhibits an increased risk of heart diseases like blood clots, coronary artery disease, hardened arteries (atherosclerosis), heart attack, peripheral vascular disease, and stroke.
- Monitor patients with malnutrition, older age, drug or alcohol addiction
For accurate and reliable test results, you can head to Sterling Accuris Diagnostics for a homocysteine, Serum test in Jamnagar.
Homocysteine, Serum test: Main Highlights
- Instructions: No fasting is required
- Recommended age: All age groups
- Sample type for test: Blood sample in plain (serum) tube
How to Interpret the Homocysteine, Serum Test Report
Normal level of homocysteine in adults:
Gender | Range |
Adult Female | 4.70- 15.00 micromol/L |
Adult Male | 6.00- 14.80 micromol/L |
Elevated levels of homocysteine could indicate a vitamin B6, B9 and B12 deficiency. Further testing is required to confirm the same.
Higher levels of homocysteine can also be associated with other conditions like
- Osteoporosis
- Chronic kidney disease
- Hypothyroidism
- Alzheimer's disease
- Other types of dementia
- Psoriasis
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