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An amino acid derivative and homolog of cysteine containing an additional methylene bridge. Homocysteine is a product of methionine metabolism and elevated plasma levels are associated with cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer disease and several metabolic diseases.
Tests
The determination of the amount of homocysteine amino acid present in a sample.
For professionals
Tests
A homocysteine test measures the amount of homocysteine in a sample of your blood. Homocysteine is an amino acid. Amino acids are molecules that your body uses to make proteins.
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Tests
An MTHFR gene test checks a sample of your blood for two very common changes in a gene called MTHFR . Changes in your genes are also called gene variants or mutations.
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