Homocysteine
Optimise your Homocysteine & stay healthy, clearheaded & full of energy.
We are all becoming more aware of the importance of being health conscious, and
feel the effects of our modern day lifestyles which include convenience foods
and little or no exercise.
By following a healthy regime we may think that we are missing the risk of any future problems. However we could still fall prey to a host of diseases because of a substance called homocysteine. The Homocysteine Test from YorkTest Laboratories helps identify if you have a raised level of homocysteine in your blood.
The Homocysteine test is a quick and easy 100% home test that delivers reliable
laboratory test results within just 15 days, all from the comfort of your home.
Once you place an order, your Homocysteine test kit is posted to you from our
Laboratory in York, UK which contains everything you need to take your own blood
sample (just 3/4 drops). Once the sample is collected it is posted to our laboratories
for analysis in the prepaid envelope provided. Your results are then posted to
you within 15 working days.
Elevated levels of homocysteine are recognised as a risk factor for heart disease
and stroke independent of established risk factors such as cholesterol, smoking
and obesity.
Homocysteine has also been linked to Alzheimer's disease, problem pregnancies,
risk of neural tube defects in children from mothers with high levels of homocysteine
and other congenital defects.
YorkTest have developed a unique kit whereby you can take your own blood sample.
A few drops of blood from a pin-prick are dropped onto a card and the membrane
within the card then separates the plasma from the blood cells. This plasma blood
sample is then sent back to the laboratory and tested using technology designed
specifically for the precise and routine measurement of homocysteine in blood
plasma.
Why take a Homocysteine Test? - watch this
- The Homocysteine Test is also suitable for anyone that is concerned about their heart health.
- A recent review* of the research on homocysteine suggested that each 3 µmol/L
point decrease in homocysteine levels might, on average reduce the risk of:
- Heart attacks by 16%
- Strokes by 24%
- DVT (deep vein thrombosis) by 25%
- The Homocysteine Test is an easy to use, finger prick blood test which can be taken in the comfort of your home.
- Mail order postal service – no need to visit a specialist or laboratory.
- Laboratory test results.
- Customer care support to advise on any queries you may have after receiving your test results.
*Ref: Verhoef, et. al. Am. J. Epidemiol. (1996)
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