Homocysteine and Methylmalonic Acid

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Synonym/Acronym:
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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
Homocysteine4.6–11.2 micromol/L
Methylmalonic Acid70–270 nmol/L

Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
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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
Homocysteine4.6–11.2 micromol/L
Methylmalonic Acid70–270 nmol/L

Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A

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