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Homocysteine Quantitative, Serum Test and Its Price in Delhi, India

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Homocysteine Quantitative, Serum

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Homocysteine is a kind of amino acid that is present in our body. This amino acid is present in small amounts in your body and Vitamins like B6, B9 helps in breaking down this chemical and changes this amino acid into useful substances our body needs. After this break down process a very little amount of homocysteine remains in the blood.

But in the absence of this process the homocysteine increases to a level which is not healthy for human arteries. This chemical get build in the arteries and can become the cause of cardiovascular diseases, blood clots, hardening of the arteries and stroke. Homocysteine Quantitative, Serum Test is also useful in knowing if there is a vitamin deficiency of B6, B12 and B9.

This test is also prescribed to know if the condition of people with heart disease is getting worse.

When to get tested for this test

If you are having following symptoms

  • Redness and swelling on tongue
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Constipation
  • Difficulty in maintaining a balance
  • Numbness in fingers and toes
  • Difficulty in breathing

Precaution before test

  • Keep a fast for at least 8 to 12 hours before test and do not drink anything besides water.
  • Tell your healthcare provider before the test about the medication and supplement you are taking as they can affect the accuracy level of the test.

Documents required for Homocysteine Quantitative, Serum Test

  • Doctor’s prescription
  • A valid government issued id proof

What is the Cost of Homocysteine Quantitative, Serum Test?

The cost of Homocysteine Quantitative, Serum Test can be from INR 1000 to INR 2000.

Why Choose Ganesh Diagnostic

Ganesh Diagnostic is a leading name in the pathology industry. It took us years to build the confidence of our patients in our ability. We believe in giving a comfortable and safe experience to our patients with highly accurate results.

Test Type Homocysteine Quantitative, Serum
Includes

Homocysteine Quantitative, Serum Test (Physician)

Preparation
Reporting

Within 24 hours*

Test Price ₹ 585 ₹ 1170
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ

It is known when the serum homocysteine gets regulated by the Vitamin B12 and folic acid, with proper supplementation, these vitamins could also decrease the serum homocysteine levels.Apart from that the  folate, the Vitamin B12,  and the Vitamin B6 along with  riboflavin get involved in metabolism of an S-containing amino acid, valled homocysteine.

Values of homocysteine between 10 and 12 µmol/L are regarded as tolerated, however values between 12 and 15 µmol/L indicate the borderline for hyperhomocysteinemia.

You could get yourself tested for Homocysteine Quantitative, Serum at Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center. We would be happy to assist you in getting your sample by trained staff and technicians. 

Yes, everybody is eligible for a FREE Home for Homocysteine Quantitative, Serum, from Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center. Our phlebotomist would collect your urine sample from the convenience of your home. We also provide online support and would send your reports digitally on your phone through whatsapp as well.

Yes, a free doctor’s consultation is available for all individuals. Either before the test, or after the test, you can avail this facility at our center, online or in person

The Homocysteine is known to be an amino acid present in blood. The Vitamins B12, B6 and the  folate level by the break down homocysteine to createthe  other chemicals that your body  would needs.

It is seen that in most people with high homocysteine level would not get enough folate (known as folic acid), the vitamin B6, or the vitamin B12 in their diet. When you end up replacing these vitamins, it would often help in return the homocysteine level to its normal stage. There could be other possible causes of the high homocysteine level that include the low levels of the thyroid hormone.

Some of the health care practitioners have recommended the homocysteine testing in the malnourished individuals, and the elderly individuals who could absorb less of the vitamin B12 from one’s diet), and the patients with the poor nutrition,  example: drug or the alcohol addicts. 

In many cases in the vitro studies, with homocysteine was proven to trigger the proliferation of the vascular smooth muscle cells. This leads to increase  the activity of the HMG Co A reductase which would also in turn increase the cholesterol synthesis.

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