Homocysteine
Increased plasma homocysteine is a sensitive marker of folate and vitamin B12 deficiency and an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
Reference Ranges
Women | |
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< 30 years | 6 – 14 µmol/L |
30 – 59 years | 5 – 13 µmol/L |
> 60 years | 7 – 14 µmol/L |
Men | |
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< 30 years | 6 – 14 µmol/L |
30 – 59 years | 6 – 16 µmol/L |
> 60 years | 6 – 17 µmol/L |
> 85 years | 15 – 30 µmol/L |
Each laboratory should check if the reference ranges are transferable to its own patient population and determine own reference ranges if necessary. For diagnostic purposes, the results should always be assessed with the patient’s medical history, clinical examinations and other findings.
For information on clinical relevance, please refer to the package insert.