Homocysteine and Methylmalonic Acid

General

Synonym/Acronym:
N/A

Rationale
To assist in evaluating increased risk for blood clots, plaque formation, and platelet aggregations associated with atherosclerosis and stroke risk.

Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.

Normal Findings
Method: Chromatography

Conventional and SI Units
HomocysteineLess than 15 micromol/L
Methylmalonic AcidLess than 0.4 micromol/L

Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A

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