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Homocysteine

Measures homocysteine, an amino acid that, when elevated, is linked to higher cardiovascular risk and often reflects low B-vitamin status. Results usually in 2–3 business days.

$ 69.00All-in price
1Tests included

Homocysteine is an amino acid your body normally clears with the help of B vitamins. Elevated levels are associated with cardiovascular and clotting risk and frequently point to low folate, B12 or B6 — often correctable with diet or supplementation.

Included Tests

Homocysteine
Amino acid linked to cardiovascular risk and B-vitamin status.
Homocysteine
⏱ Fasting
incl.in panel
⏱ Fasting required — no food or drink except water for 8–12 hours before your visit. Morning is easiest.

What This Panel Measures

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Cardiovascular & B-vitamin marker. Elevated homocysteine is linked to heart and clotting risk and often signals low folate, B12 or B6.

Who Should Get This Panel

  • You want a deeper look at cardiovascular risk beyond cholesterol
  • You have a personal or family history of early heart disease or clots
  • You suspect low B-vitamin status
  • You're tracking the effect of B-vitamin supplementation

Conditions Screened

Cardiovascular riskB-vitamin deficiencyClotting risk

Related Symptoms

Often no symptomsFatigueNumbness or tingling

When to Get Tested

Test when assessing cardiovascular risk beyond standard cholesterol or when B-vitamin deficiency is suspected. A fasting draw gives the most reliable result.

Understanding Your Results

Results post to your secure online account usually in 2–3 business days. An elevated homocysteine may prompt checking folate, B12 and B6, since correcting those often lowers it. Interpret it alongside your other cardiovascular markers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What raises homocysteine?
Low folate, B12 or B6 are common causes, along with certain genetic and kidney factors. Correcting a B-vitamin deficiency often brings it down.
Do I need to fast?
Yes — for the most reliable result, avoid food and drink except water for 8–12 hours before your draw. Morning visits are easiest.
Is this billed to insurance?
No — you pay directly here, nothing is billed to insurance, and results go only to your secure account. It stays 100% confidential.

Pairs Well With — Same Blood Draw

Vitamin B12
A common driver of elevated homocysteine.
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Folate (Serum)
Low folate frequently raises homocysteine.
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High-Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP)
Adds an inflammation marker to your cardiovascular picture.
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⚡ Results 2–3 business days🧪 1 tests⏱ Fasting

What happens after you order?

  • 1Your lab order form & test code appear in your secure online account — with your test center’s address.
  • 2We send your lab requisition to the test center electronically.
  • 3Walk in & get tested — tests usually take 5 minutes or less.
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