Biomarkers · Chemical
A plain-language description with its source has not been added for this biomarker yet. What the laboratories say about the tests that measure it is below.
What the laboratory says this test is for
This panel evaluates for the most common hereditary and acquired venous thrombophilia risk factors.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 19656
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 19671
What the laboratory says this test is for
An elevated concentration of homocysteine is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. When used in conjunction with methylmalonic acid (MMA), these tests are useful to diagnose and monitor vitamin B12 (cobalamin) and folic acid deficiency and are often useful in evaluating macrocytosis (an elevated MCV, an erythrocytic index).
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 31789
What the laboratory says this test is for
This panel evaluates for the most common hereditary and acquired venous thrombophilia risk factors except for Protein C and S.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 19655
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