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.

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  • 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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 YorkTest recommend that when you take the homocysteine test, it is a fasting blood sample on a Monday morning, as the sample needs to be posted to the laboratory in the UK and must arrive within 7 days.

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This questionnaire analyses your symptoms, diet and lifestyle factors to assess the possibility or probability that you have a biochemical or nutritional imbalance that may be contributing to your mental health. It is not a diagnostic questionnaire, however it can help you identify aspects of nutrition that may be worth your while exploring with your doctor, psychiatrist or nutritional therapist. This questionnaire is designed for adults. This is NOT the Cognitive Function Test. 

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Recent research completed at Oxford University has shown that you can prevent both the age-related memory loss and brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer’s disease. 
 
According to the research team at Oxford University, “high levels of homocysteine are associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s.”
 
The Homocysteine Test from YorkTest Laboratories helps identify if you have a raised level of homocysteine in your blood.
 
Professor David Smith at Oxford University states, “Alzheimer’s is a preventable disease, not an inevitable part of the ageing process. The trick is to identify any decline in memory function as early as possible and take the necessary prevention steps.”
 
The Homocysteine test is a quick and easy 100% home test that delivers reliable laboratory test results within just 10/15 days, all from the comfort of your home.
 

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