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Would Like To Review Lab Results. Specifically Homocysteine Because Results
Question: would like to review lab results.
specifically homocysteine because results are mcg/ml and most online ranges show mcmol/l
specifically homocysteine because results are mcg/ml and most online ranges show mcmol/l
Brief Answer:
Your tests are within the normal ranges.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!
I reviewed carefully your blood lab tests reports and I am glad to confirm that all your blood lab tests, incuding homocysteine are within the normal ranges.
The lab test results are based on the labs normal ranges, based on the machine testing.
So, there is nothing to worry about!
Hope you will find this information helpful!
I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!
Kind regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Your tests are within the normal ranges.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!
I reviewed carefully your blood lab tests reports and I am glad to confirm that all your blood lab tests, incuding homocysteine are within the normal ranges.
The lab test results are based on the labs normal ranges, based on the machine testing.
So, there is nothing to worry about!
Hope you will find this information helpful!
I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!
Kind regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello Dr Sharka,
I was curious how my range of 10.6 MCG/ML converts to mcmol/L or umol/L which is how it is defined online. It seems the lab where I took my test uses MCG/ML and the standard seems to be mcmol/L or umol/L in many online articles and books. I just wanted to know how to convert my values to this so I can understand where my results fit in when I am reading a medical article. For example:
https://www.healthline.com/health/homocysteine-levels
I am aware and pleased that my results are normal. Just seeking to understand these measurements that are used in medical articles and how to convert them if needed.
I was curious how my range of 10.6 MCG/ML converts to mcmol/L or umol/L which is how it is defined online. It seems the lab where I took my test uses MCG/ML and the standard seems to be mcmol/L or umol/L in many online articles and books. I just wanted to know how to convert my values to this so I can understand where my results fit in when I am reading a medical article. For example:
https://www.healthline.com/health/homocysteine-levels
I am aware and pleased that my results are normal. Just seeking to understand these measurements that are used in medical articles and how to convert them if needed.
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Every substance has its own formula to convert from mmol to mcg, based on its specific molecular weight.
Anyway, you can follow this link to convert homocysteine : http://unitslab.com/node/149.
Anyway, as the reference ranges in the literature are less than 15umol/L (as in this test reference range), maybe the suffix is written wrong on the test and it meanss umol/L instead of mcg/mL.
Hope you will find this information helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Every substance has its own formula to convert from mmol to mcg, based on its specific molecular weight.
Anyway, you can follow this link to convert homocysteine : http://unitslab.com/node/149.
Anyway, as the reference ranges in the literature are less than 15umol/L (as in this test reference range), maybe the suffix is written wrong on the test and it meanss umol/L instead of mcg/mL.
Hope you will find this information helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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