Homocysteine
Material: Blood
Test price: PLN 63.00
Waiting time for the result: the result will be available no later than the next business day
Reservation:
Test price: PLN 63.00
Waiting time for the result: the result will be available no later than the next business day
Reservation:
- We only perform testing at selected collection points/hours – PLEASE NOTE! Check testing hours and where appointments are required.
Preparation for the examination
General
- Approximately 30 minutes before the examination, it is recommended to drink 1 glass of water only.
- The patient must fast for at least 12 hours after consuming the last meal, unless the doctor recommends otherwise (e.g. performing the test after a meal)
- Before the test you may only drink water.
- You should not drink coffee, flavored water, drinks such as cola light/cola “zero”, energy drinks, or juices.
- You should not eat meals, snacks, fruits, vegetables, breath fresheners, chew gum, or smoke cigarettes.
Detailed for children
- For children up to 3 years of age, it is recommended to collect blood half to one hour after feeding.
Detailed for babies
- For children up to 3 years of age, it is recommended to collect blood half to one hour after feeding.
Important
Samples brought from outside the hospital are not accepted for testing.
Taking medications such as methotrexate, nicotinic acid, theophylline, L-DOPA, S-adenosylmethionine,
and those containing nitrous oxide may cause falsely elevated homocysteine test results.
Taking medications such as methotrexate, nicotinic acid, theophylline, L-DOPA, S-adenosylmethionine,
and those containing nitrous oxide may cause falsely elevated homocysteine test results.
Description
Homocysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid produced in the body through the metabolism of the amino acid methionine, a common component of protein foods. It is a byproduct of the methylation process. It performs essential functions as a component required solely for further metabolism; if left untouched, it increases the risk of a number of diseases, primarily cardiovascular diseases. Proper removal of excess homocysteine from the body requires adequate amounts of folic acid, vitamins B2, B6, B12, and zinc. Indications for homocysteine testing include: - coronary artery disease - heart attack - atherosclerosis - venous thrombosis - pulmonary embolism - hypertension - overweight - smoking - elevated cholesterol - neurodegenerative diseases - renal failure - metabolic syndrome - strokes, cerebral hemorrhages - deficiencies of B vitamins and folic acid - use of hormonal contraception - type 2 diabetes - prevention of pregnancy complications - family history of cardiovascular disease. Note!!! Patients taking methotrexate, nicotinic acid, theophylline, nitrous oxide, or L-DOP may exhibit falsely elevated serum homocysteine levels.
The test is performed using the chemiluminescence method. Ordering the test constitutes consent to its performance using this method.
The test is performed using the chemiluminescence method. Ordering the test constitutes consent to its performance using this method.
Preparation and development of material (applies only to contractors)
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