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The metabolic intermediate homocysteine is an amino acid created by the single carbon chemistry of S-adenosyl-methionine. It can be converted back to methionine, or converted to cysteine or taurine via the transsulfuration pathway.
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... Why get tested?
To determine if you are at high risk of a heart attack or stroke; also used to determine if you are folate-deficient or B12-deficient as homocysteine can be elevated in both conditions
When to get tested?
If you have had a heart attack or stroke or as part of a cardiac risk assessment
Sample required?
A blood sample taken by needle from a vein in the arm
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Lab Tests Online - more...
Homocysteine Systematic name (2S)-2-amino-4-sulfanyl-butanoic acid ...
Wikipedia - [full article]
Resources
- Homocysteine (Lab Tests Online)

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