Is homocysteine 19.9 normal for women?

Female homocysteine 19.9μmol/L is generally abnormal.

Homocysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid, which is an item of blood examination. The normal range is 5-15μmol/L. Female homocysteine 19.9μmol/L has exceeded this range, so it is considered abnormal, indicating that the index is high, and it is necessary to be alert to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, such as coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, cerebral embolism, acute myocardial infarction, etc. In addition, the lack of nutrients such as vitamin B6 and folic acid in the body can also lead to elevated indicators.

Patients can further do trace element examination, cardiac ultrasound, coronary angiography, brain CT, etc. to confirm the diagnosis.