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Homocysteine Test

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A description of the homocysteine test - what it tests for, when to seek one, and what to do with your results.
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MTHFR Mutation

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The MTHFR mutation test may sometimes be ordered when a person has elevated homocysteine levels, especially when the person has a personal or family history of premature cardiovascular disease or thrombosis.
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Vitamin B12 Test

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Vitamin B12 keeps your blood cells and nervous system healthy. Testing B12 levels may reveal a deficiency that can cause serious health problems.
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Factor V Leiden Mutation and PT 20210 Mutation

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Factor V Leiden mutation and PT 20210 mutation tests determine whether you have inherited a gene mutation that increases your risk of developing a harmful blood clot, including a deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or venous thromboembolism (VTE)
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Intrinsic Factor Antibody

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An intrinsic factor antibody test can help determine the cause of a vitamin B12 deficiency and confirm a pernicious anemia diagnosis.
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Cystatin C

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Cystatin C is a relatively small protein that is filtered from the blood by the kidneys and broken down at a constant rate. A cystatin C test may be used to screen for and monitor kidney dysfunction in special cases.
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Lupus Anticoagulant Testing

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Explains how lupus anticoagulant testing is used, such as to help investigate the cause of a blood clot or recurrent miscarriage, when lupus anticoagulant testing is ordered, and what the results of lupus anticoagulant testing might mean
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