Type
Blood Testing
Biomarkers
1
Duration
15 min
Results
24 hours
Sample
Blood (fasting venous draw)
What's included
3 deliverables in this treatment
- Venous blood draw at the Brno-Starý Lískovec collection room
- Homocysteine measurement
- Results typically within 24 hours
A single-marker test measuring homocysteine, an amino acid whose level is associated with cardiovascular and thrombotic risk and reflects B-vitamin status (folate, B6, B12). Raised homocysteine is often linked to a shortfall in these vitamins. A focused add-on to cardiovascular or anaemia testing. Measured at the ISO 15189-accredited Brno-Starý Lískovec laboratory, results usually within 24 hours.
About this treatment
Homocystein is a single-marker self-pay test that measures homocysteine, a sulphur-containing amino acid produced as a normal by-product of metabolism. The body clears homocysteine using pathways that depend on the B-vitamins folate, B6 and B12, so a raised level frequently signals a shortfall in one of these vitamins. Independently of that, an elevated homocysteine concentration is associated with increased cardiovascular and thrombotic (clotting) risk,…
The standalone test is useful for people who already know their basic lipid profile and want to add this extra cardiovascular-risk dimension, for those investigating recurrent clotting or a family history of early vascular disease, and for anyone whose B-vitamin status is in question — for example on a restrictive diet. The sample is a single venous blood draw of around fifteen minutes, taken on a walk-in basis between 07:00 and 11:00, Monday to Friday,…
Results are typically released within 24 hours, collected in person against signature and ID or via secure electronic delivery arranged at the collection room. A raised homocysteine often responds to correcting an underlying folate or B12 deficiency, so the result is most actionable when read alongside those vitamins (available in the Anaemia panel) and overall cardiovascular risk. Any elevated value is best discussed with a physician, who can advise on…
Good to know
- Biomarker
- Homocysteine
- Sample
- Fasting venous blood draw
- Results
- ~24 hours
- Reflects
- B-vitamin status, CV risk
Who is this for?
People adding a cardiovascular-risk marker to lipid testing, investigating clotting risk, or checking B-vitamin status.
Preparation required
A fasting morning draw is the safe default, as homocysteine rises after protein-rich meals. Confirm collection conditions when booking. Walk-in 07:00–11:00, Mon–Fri.
Panel categories
Biomarkers tested
1An amino acid produced during protein metabolism. Elevated homocysteine is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cognitive decline. Levels are lowered by adequate B12, folate, and B6 intake.
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
Independent review links and clinic-reported team information.
Clinical team
Lab Med spol. s r.o. was founded in 1994 by Doc. MUDr. Jiří Vozníček. The laboratory is headed by Mgr. Alexandra Tomancová, Ph.D., with managing directors RNDr. Jaroslav Loucký, Ph.D., LL.M. and Ing. Silvia Reváková and operations director Ing. Jana Matějková. The laboratory is accredited to ČSN EN ISO 15189 by the Czech Accreditation Institute (ČIA) and operates within the "Vaše laboratoře" group, occasionally…
Clinic-reported credentials
Languages: Czech
Treatment highlights
- Venous blood draw at the Brno-Starý Lískovec collection room
- Homocysteine measurement
+1 more item in What's included
532 Kč per test. Includes the venous blood draw at the Brno-Starý Lískovec collection room and a homocysteine measurement, with results typically within 24 hours. Self-pay, no referral required.