Metadata
- Code
- HOMOCYSTEINE
- Unit
- µmol/L
- Category
- Cardiovascular
- Subcategory
- Amino Acid
- Name (Russian)
- Гомоцистеин
Reference Ranges
| Range type | Value |
|---|---|
| Male reference | 5–15 µmol/L |
| Female reference | 5–12 µmol/L |
| Optimal | 5–12 µmol/L |
Sex-specific reference ranges from the registry. Generic reference_range column is not used.
Provenance
Source documentation pending — reference ranges are under citation review.
Interpretation
- Low
- Generally favorable
- Optimal
- Adequate B-vitamin status, low vascular inflammation
- High
- Elevated CVD risk, possible B-vitamin deficiency (B6, B12, folate). Associated with endothelial damage and thrombosis.
Used in Patterns
Pattern cards in progress for this biomarker category.
Validation Snapshot
NHANES validation pending — no Tier A representative dataset run yet for this biomarker.