Homocysteine Blood Test

The Homocysteine Blood Test measures the level of homocysteine, an amino acid produced during protein metabolism. Normally, homocysteine is broken down with the help of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Folic Acid. When these vitamins are deficient, homocysteine levels rise.

High homocysteine levels can:

• Damage blood vessels

• Promote blood clot formation

• Increase risk of heart attack and stroke

• Accelerate atherosclerosis

This test is especially recommended for individuals with:

• Family history of heart disease

• Recurrent unexplained blood clots

• Suspected Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency

• Neurological symptoms

• Early-onset heart disease

It also helps in diagnosing homocystinuria, a rare inherited disorder affecting metabolism.

The Homocysteine Test is a blood test used to measure the concentration of homocysteine in the blood. This test helps assess cardiovascular risk, diagnose nutritional vitamin deficiencies, and identify genetic metabolic disorders.