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Serum Homocysteine near me in Gurgaon
Also known as S. Homocysteine
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Understanding Serum Homocysteine in Gurgaon
What is Serum Homocysteine in Gurgaon?
A homocysteine test is used to measure the amount of homocysteine in your blood. Homocysteine is an amino acid that the body uses to make protein. Since vitamins B6, B12, and folate are necessary to metabolize homocysteine, increased levels of the amino acid may be a sign of deficiency of these vitamins.
The homocysteine test is advised if you are at high risk for heart disease. It also helps detect deficiency of vitamin B6, B12, and folate. In addition to that, it helps diagnose homocystinuria in newborns and infants.
The normal homocysteine levels in the blood range between 4 and 15µmol/L. Excess levels of homocysteine can build up in the arteries, which may increase your risk of blood clots, heart attack, and stroke.
Eating a balanced diet can help maintain the right amount of vitamins in the body.
Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Serum Homocysteine in Gurgaon
Frequently Asked Questions about Serum Homocysteine in Gurgaon
Q. Is there any preparation required before the homocysteine test?
A fasting period of 10 to 12 hours is prescribed before the test. Inform the doctor of any medications you may be taking. No other specific preparations are usually required before the Homocysteine Test.
Q. What factors can affect the homocysteine test results?
Certain medications like carbamazepine, methotrexate, etc. can affect the result of homocysteine test. Smoking and alcohol intake can increase homocysteine levels.
Q. What additional tests can be prescribed by your doctor in case homocysteine test result is not normal?
Additional tests that may be prescribed in case of abnormal homocysteine test result are:
· Urine Homocysteine Test
· Lipid Profile Test
· Cardiovascular Disease Screening Tests
· Vitamin B12 Test
· Folic Acid Test
Q. What is Homocystinuria?
Q. What is Homocystinuria?
Homocystinuria is a genetic disease where metabolism of an essential amino acid called methionine is affected, leading to increased levels of homocysteine in blood. Homocystinuria is caused due to an inheritable genetic mutation which causes abnormalities in the enzymes required for methionine metabolism. Symptoms of homocystinuria appear in infants within a few years of birth. Symptoms include dislocation of the eye lens leading to visual defects, muscular and skeletal deformities, osteoporosis, long and slender body structure (Marfan syndrome like appearance), seizures, mental retardation, etc. Infants affected by homocystinuria are also at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and stroke.
Q. What are the symptoms of increased homocysteine levels?
Increased homocysteine levels in blood show subtle symptoms similar to vitamin deficiency. These include:
· Fatigue and weakness
· Dizziness
· Appetite loss
· Pale color
· Reduced blood pressure
· Increased heart rate
· Shortness of breath
· Soreness in mouth
· Visual defects
· Osteoporosis
· Increased risk of cardiovascular diseases like heart attack and stroke
· Increased risk of blood clot formation inside blood vessels
Q. Is there any risk associated with this test?
There is no risk associated with the test. However, since this test involves a needle prick to withdraw the blood sample, in very rare cases, a patient may experience increased bleeding, hematoma formation (blood collection under the skin), bruising or infection at the site of needle prick.
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