Homocysteine Level: Your Future Health Test

 

In recent years studies have shown that your Homocysteine level greatly increases your chance of developing heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. Homocysteine has also been linked with more than 100 serious medical conditions including diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, deep vein thrombosis, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, depression.

 

In fact, recent research suggests that a high Homocysteine level puts you at far greater risk of heart disease than high cholesterol or raised blood pressure

 

 

How does the Homocysteine Test work?

 

The Homocysteine Level Test gives hospital standard results but is undertaken by yourself in the comfort of your own home. It is very easy to use: a simple finger prick home blood test and within two weeks you will know if you’re at risk. If you are you can then take action to lower your Homocysteine levels, quickly and easily with changes to your diet and lifestyle and with the use of vitamins.

 

 

Who buys the Homocysteine Test?

 

Customers who are concerned about their health and feel that they may be at risk of heart or vascular disease and need to know if action needs to be taken.

 

“It’s vitally important that people are informed about all the possible risk factors of heart disease. The evidence about the risk of high Homocysteine levels is overwhelming.” British Cardiac Patients Association.

 

Your home blood test kit will include:

 

• Detailed instructions on how to take the test – but if you want help taking the test call yorktest Laboratories and they will talk you through what to do.
• A finger prick lancet - taking your blood sample is easy and virtually painless.
• A simple plasma separator which is easy to use and full instructions are included - just place three large drops of blood onto the separator where indicated, allow to soak through and when the blue dot appears wait five minutes and then slowly peel off the top Plasma separator.
• A box to keep your sample safe in the post.
• A form with a free pen to complete it
• A pre-paid return envelope so there is no postage to pay.