Does testing for elevated serum homocysteine have any relevance in thrombophilia management?
What should be done with a high level?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
Homocystine levels is part of a DVT workup. Although rare, it is a factor in DVT risk. The gene mutation in MTHFR contributes to the elevation and the mutation frequency is extremely high. However, elevation is almost never seen due to added and natural folate in the diet.
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