Lipid Profile Test in Delhi & Gurgaon
May 5, 2023 ⚊ 1 Min read ⚊ Views 63 ⚊ BUSINESS
t is an amino acid that is typically present in very small amounts in all cells of the body. That is because the body normally converts homocysteine into other products quickly. Since vitamins B6, B12, and folate (vitamin B9) are necessary to metabolise homocysteine, increased levels of the amino acid may be a sign of deficiency in those vitamins. This test determines the level of homocysteine in the blood. High Homocysteine levels may be associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, stroke, hardening of arteries and blood clot formation. Level of Homocysteine in blood is greatly increased in an extremely rare condition known as Homocytinurea but more commonly is seen elevated whenever the patient is deficient in B12 or any other type B vitamins.
