Homocysteine blood test
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£80.00
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Testing for homocysteine plasma levels via a blood sample.
Please read the information below before placing your order. For all other info and queries please refer to the general information section on the available tests page.
Testing for homocysteine plasma levels via a blood sample.
Please read the information below before placing your order. For all other info and queries please refer to the general information section on the available tests page.
Homocysteine blood test UK
- Testing laboratory - Biolab Medical Unit London.
- Test preparations/instructions - The sample should be collected ideally at midday, three to four hours after a breakfast which contains protein. This is to ensure an adequate methionine challenge (equivalent to around 0.5gm of methionine). Avoidance of all nutritional supplements 3 days prior to collecting the sample - certain nutrients can help to break down or build homocysteine in the body, it is important to get an analysis of natural homocysteine levels.
- Sample collection - Venous blood draw done via a medical professional (GP surgery, nurse or at Biolab's location)
- Result turnaround time - 5 - 7 working days.
- Support and treatment programme - Email support is included in the price of the test and also a treatment programme if one is required.
- Example report:
| Homocysteine plasma test example |
