Homocysteine (serum) and MMA results

[TomAinger]

Hi everyone and thanks again for this excellent forum! I have had full blood tests (b12 was 240) and have just had my private results for homocysteine 11.7 umol/L and MMA 0.13 umol/L. Anybody care to interpret these results as they appear to be within 'normal' range? Many thanks in advance.... Tom

[fbirder]

They are, indeed, below the threshold for a 'high' result. That means that your cells are getting the right amounts of B12 and folate.

[TomAinger in reply to fbirder]

Thank you very much fbirder, I will go back to the GP and look at other causes of my neuro symptoms.

[fbirder in reply to TomAinger]

There are many possible causes of peripheral neuropathy. Best bet is to see a neurologist who can do a load of tests.

[TomAinger in reply to fbirder]

That's excellent advice, many thanks. My GP explained that she is a generalist and that any pointers would be good! I am so glad that she is 'on side' and keen to help me look for answers that don't involve anti-depressants.

[Caro44]

How high is homocysteine to be a concern? above the reference range or at the top of it? Mine was 15. The top number on the reference range. Or by high do you mean way above the reference range? It increased 8 points in 8 months when my neuropathy started to get very bad. Thank you.

[angelb123 in reply to Caro44]

from 8 to 15 is normal but take all the B VITAMINS it help to bring it down.

[angelb123]

Hi Tom, your homocysteine level is normal starts from 8 to 15. best of luck.