Homocysteine blood test
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£100.00
For info about the test and to view an example report please see details below. For more test ordering info please view the ordering guidelines page. To place an order please scroll down to the bottom of the page. |
PLEASE NOTE: This test is only available to purchase in the UK. The blood sample needs to be centrifuged and then frozen immediately. Instructions below.
- Laboratory: Viva Health Laboratories.
- Test kit delivery: The test kit is dispatched via Viva Health Laboratories. Royal Mail 24 hour tracked delivery is provided free of charge.
- Sample required: Blood sample via a venous blood draw.
- Sample analysis: Homocysteine plasma levels.
- Test preparations and instructions: A blood draw appointment will need to be arranged by contacting Viva Health Laboratories. The blood sample needs to be centrifuged and then frozen immediately. There are two options for the blood draw. Option one is a choice between two clinics that Viva Health Laboratories works with: The Hale Clinic, 4 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PB (£70 fee) or Your Thyme clinic, CliniCity, 36 Great Titchfield St, London, W1W 8BQ (£60 fee). Option two is to have the blood draw carried out at a phlebotomy service/clinic of your choice that can provide the centrifugal and freezing.
- Avoid non-essential nutritional supplements 2 days prior to sample collection.
- Returning the sample: The sample is sent to Viva Health Laboratories (UK). A Royal Mail 24 hour tracked return service is provided free of charge.
- Result turnaround time: 4 working days from the day the sample reaches Viva Health Laboratories.
- Practitioner support and treatment advice: Support via email, WhatsApp or phone is included if required and treatment advice is included if required.
- Example report:
| Homocysteine blood test (example report) |
