Homocysteine Test
Check homocysteine from home with a finger-prick test for heart, brain and B-vitamin health. Lab-verified results.
Product details: GBP 64.99 — InStock — SKU EU8 — GetTested
About this test
Key Benefits
B-Vitamin Pathway Insight: Helps assess a marker linked to nutrient related metabolism and methylation.
Cardiovascular and Metabolic Context: Homocysteine is commonly evaluated in relation to vascular health and metabolic processes.
At Home Testing: Collect a finger prick dried blood spot sample at home using the included test kit.
Digital Results in 10 to 15 Business Days: Access your laboratory results online.
Why Homocysteine Matters
Homocysteine can be a useful marker because it sits at the intersection of nutrient metabolism, methylation and cardiovascular health.
Higher levels may be influenced by factors such as diet, genetics, kidney function, lifestyle and overall metabolic health. This makes the test relevant when you want more context around fatigue, mental focus, cardiovascular risk related markers or results that do not fully explain how you feel.
It may be especially useful for people following vegan or vegetarian diets, since these diets can affect intake of nutrients involved in homocysteine metabolism.
How It Works
1. Order Your Kit
Purchase your test online.
2. Collect Your Sample
Collect a finger prick dried blood spot sample at home using the included test kit.
3. Send It Back
Mail your sample to the laboratory using the included return materials.
4. Receive Your Results
Access your digital laboratory results online in 10 to 15 business days.
Sample Collection
The sample is collected using a finger prick dried blood spot sample at home. A few drops of blood are applied to the collection card according to the included instructions and sent to the laboratory for analysis.
This method makes it possible to collect the sample at home without a traditional blood draw.
ISO Certified Lab and Analysis
Your sample is analysed in an ISO certified laboratory using an enzyme colorimetric method.
Biomarkers included
- Homocysteine: Homocysteine is an amino acid produced during the metabolism of methionine, an essential amino acid found in protein. Elevated levels of homocysteine are considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (e.g., heart attack, stroke) and may also be associated with cognitive impairment and certain neurological conditions. Its importance lies in its role as an indicator of nutritional deficiencies
How to prepare
The sample should be collected in the **morning on an empty stomach** for the most consistent result. Follow the included instructions carefully before collecting your sample.
Frequently asked questions
Can homocysteine explain low energy?
Homocysteine does not usually explain symptoms on its own, but it can provide useful context when low energy, mental fog or nutrient related concerns are part of the picture.
Why is monitoring homocysteine important for heart health?
Homocysteine is commonly evaluated in relation to cardiovascular processes. Elevated levels may be associated with factors that are considered when assessing overall cardiovascular health.
Can vitamin deficiencies affect my homocysteine test results?
Homocysteine levels are influenced by nutrients such as vitamin B12, folate, and vitamin B6. Variations in these nutrients may be associated with changes in homocysteine levels.
Customer reviews
4.7/5 (3)
- 5/5 — Really useful for checking my B-vitamin function.
- 5/5 — The instructions were clear and the finger prick was easy enough to do.
- 4/5 — Took about two weeks for the lab results to come back, but the data was helpful. Glad I checked my levels.