Homocysteine

Markers: Homocysteine

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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.

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

    We conduct tests at 350+ locations across the Netherlands, ensuring there is always a location near you. During the ordering process, you can easily select your preferred testing location, and after payment, you can schedule an appointment. Choose where and when it suits you.

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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

    Because your sample is taken professionally, the results are consistent. Your test results are evaluated by one of our own doctors and accompanied by thorough advice. We believe it's important that you understand what the results mean for you. We ensure this by providing explanations about the test and the significance of your values.

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.
The accuracy of the test for Homocysteine is conducted through ISO-certified laboratories. The accuracy of a test method is expressed in terms of specificity and sensitivity. However, the most important aspect is that the results are interpreted and accepted among general practitioners and hospitals. This is the case with our venous samples. Mutual acceptance may not always be present due to potentially reduced reliability with a capillary sample.
Most tests generally take 24-48 hours. Tests that go through an LC-MS method generally take longer, think about an average of 3-7 working days. Additionally, it also depends on the location. Some locations do the analysis themselves and others outsource it to another lab.
Interpreting the results of Homocysteine is not always easy and should be seen in the broader picture, along with anamnesis and physical examination. In the doctor's advice section, the query in which you can already outline your complaints is taken into account, otherwise, the results are interpreted in conjunction with the other results. If necessary, the doctor can call to ask about physical abnormalities. You don't have to interpret the results yourself because there is always advice and explanation from the doctor.
If the results of the test for Homocysteine are clinically significantly abnormal, the doctor will contact you by phone. If you are not reachable, you will receive an email. This includes advice and an explanation of the abnormal results and what you can do about them. If you need a prescription or referral, we can help with that.
The costs of Homocysteine can be found on the product page. Depending on your insurance and additional packages, you may be reimbursed for these costs for Homocysteine. For example, tests for IVF treatment are often reimbursed. After your order, you will receive an invoice that you can submit to your insurance.
The ordering process is easy. You can add a Homocysteine test or the tests you want to your shopping cart. In step two, you fill in your details and pay. Then you will receive an email confirmation and you can go to a collection location. After you have been there, you will receive the results of the Homocysteine test in your Portal.
We are certified-ready according to the NEN 7510 and 7512 standards for secure data transfer in healthcare. The Portal is secured with two-factor authentication. Your data is also encrypted. We do not send the results of Homocysteine to third parties without permission, not even to your general practitioner without your consent.
The blood test for Homocysteine must take place at one of the collection locations we provide. At certain locations, it is possible for a phlebotomist to come to you. You can indicate this during checkout. An appointment will then be made as soon as possible to come to your home.
Yes, fasting is required for a Homocysteine test
You can easily make an appointment for Homocysteine blood test after your order in your Portal. You can visit almost daily in all major cities in the Netherlands. In smaller cities, you can visit on certain days. At certain locations, it is also possible to visit on weekends.
An interpretation by a doctor or an explanation is included in the Homocysteine test. The explanation takes into account the query that you can specify in your Portal after ordering.
For blood tests, we always use venous sampling. This is the gold standard for blood collection. Over-the-counter tests, such as a finger prick test, use the capillary route for blood collection. These do not always give the same results and the accuracy depends on how, where, and with which technique the collection is done. The advantage, of course, is that the test is easier and less painful to take.
You can always pay with iDeal and credit card (VISA, Mastercard, and Amex). This also includes Apple Pay. The phlebotomists at the collection location cannot accept cash payments.
The results of Labplusarts can be shared with your general practitioner at your request. However, you can also easily arrange this yourself by downloading the result in PDF format. Because we use comparable test methods as the general practitioner, the results are interchangeable and comparable so that comparisons can be made well.

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