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Homocysteine Plasma LabCorp

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334-l

This test measures the amount of Homocysteine in the blood, which at elevated levels can indicate potential heart disease.

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This test measures the level of homocysteine in your blood. Homocysteine is an amino acid, a building block for proteins, and high levels may be linked to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. It can also indicate a vitamin deficiency, particularly B6, B12, or folate.

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Why To Buy	This test measures homocysteine in your blood, which can help identify potential risks for blood clots, heart attack, and stroke. Finding the cause(s) of: Blood clots: Elevated homocysteine levels are linked to an increased risk of forming blood clots. Elevated homocysteine levels: This test directly measures your homocysteine level to see if it's higher than normal. Heart attack risk: High homocysteine is considered a risk factor for heart disease and potential heart attacks. Numbness: Very high homocysteine levels can sometimes affect nerves, potentially contributing to symptoms like numbness. Stroke risk: Elevated homocysteine levels are associated with an increased risk of having a stroke. Tingling: Similar to numbness, tingling can sometimes be related to nerve effects from very high homocysteine levels.
Symptoms	Blood clots, Elevated homocysteine levels, Heart attack risk, Numbness, Stroke risk, Tingling