Homocysteine blood test - What is it?
The test measures the amount of homocysteine in the blood. Homocysteine is normally present in all cells, but only in small amounts. In healthy cells, homocysteine is quickly converted into other products. Active folic acid is needed for this conversion. Vitamin B12 and other B vitamins are needed to keep folic acid in its active form.To To keep homocysteine low, folic acid, vitamin B12 and other B vitamins are necessary. These substances are absorbed through the diet (folic acid: mainly in green leafy vegetables and grain products; Vitamin B6: in vegetables and fruit; Vitamin B12 in meat, fish and poultry). .
In the absence of folic acid and / or vitamin B, the amount of homocysteine increases. Homocysteine can also be (highly) increased due to a hereditary defect, which affects an enzyme involved in the breakdown of homocysteine does not work properly.
Fasting test?
It is better to be fasting for this test. The results may take a little longer, on average between 1-5 working days.
€75,00
How does it work?
Professional testing
Self-tests do not always provide reliable and consistent results. That's why Labplusarts chooses to have the tests professionally administered at a testing location. We have made this process as simple as possible for you.
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Find the test that suits you
Information on various health topics and a clear overview of our extensive test offerings. Through the website, you can easily determine which test may be relevant for you. Do you need assistance in making a choice or would you like to customize your own package? Feel free to contact us.
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Choose a testing location
Wij nemen de testen af op 350+ locaties in Nederland, zo is er altijd een locatie bij jou in de buurt. Tijdens het bestelproces kies je eenvoudig jouw priklocatie en na betaling kan je een afspraak maken. Kies dus waar en wanneer het jou uitkomt.
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Get tested
During your appointment, one of our medical professionals will collect your sample. Subsequently, your sample will be examined in the laboratory.
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Truly reliable results with understandable explanations
Omdat jouw sample professioneel is afgenomen is het resultaat consistent. De uitslag van jouw onderzoek wordt beoordeeld door een van onze eigen artsen en voorzien van een gedegen advies. We vinden het belangrijk dat jij begrijpt wat het resultaat voor jou betekent. Hier zorgen we voor door uitleg te geven over het onderzoek en de betekenis van jouw waarde.
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When to choose this test?
- The test is requested if a deficiency of folic acid or vitamin B12 is suspected. This is sometimes the case with anemia.- Also often a homocysteine test for women who have had a repeated spontaneous abortion.
- Sometimes a request for the homocysteine test is made for patients who have suffered a heart or cerebral infarction (blocking of a blood vessel due to a clot) to investigate whether there is an increased risk of a second infarction.