Homocysteine: units, conversion and tracking
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Short answer
Homocysteine is reported in µmol/L and mg/L. 1 mg/L = 7.398 µmol/L.
Convert homocysteine
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Converts units only and does not interpret a result. For other markers, use the full unit converter.
What is homocysteine?
An amino acid in the blood that the body processes using B vitamins.
BiomarkerHQ groups homocysteine under Inflammation. On lab reports it can also appear as homocysteine plasma.
Homocysteine units and conversion
BiomarkerHQ stores each homocysteine result in the unit printed on the report, and charts and compares results in µmol/L.
1 mg/L = 7.398 µmol/L
1 µmol/L = 0.1352 mg/L
| mg/L | µmol/L |
|---|---|
| 0.5 mg/L | 3.699 µmol/L |
| 1 mg/L | 7.398 µmol/L |
| 1.5 mg/L | 11.1 µmol/L |
| 2 mg/L | 14.8 µmol/L |
| 2.5 mg/L | 18.49 µmol/L |
| 3 mg/L | 22.19 µmol/L |
| 4 mg/L | 29.59 µmol/L |
| µmol/L | mg/L |
|---|---|
| 5 µmol/L | 0.6759 mg/L |
| 10 µmol/L | 1.352 mg/L |
| 15 µmol/L | 2.028 mg/L |
| 20 µmol/L | 2.704 mg/L |
| 25 µmol/L | 3.38 mg/L |
| 30 µmol/L | 4.055 mg/L |
| 40 µmol/L | 5.407 mg/L |
For another value, use the lab unit converter. It converts units only and does not interpret a result.
Tracking homocysteine over time
In BiomarkerHQ, each homocysteine result is saved with its collection date, its unit and the reference range printed on that report. The timeline charts the results across your draws against the range from each of your own reports, and any two draws can be compared side by side.
- Keep the unit printed on each report. Convert only to compare.
- Keep each report's own range with its result. See why ranges differ between labs.
- Compare the same lab and conditions where you can. See how to compare two blood tests.
Frequently asked questions
Which units do labs report homocysteine in?
Homocysteine is reported in µmol/L and mg/L. BiomarkerHQ stores each result in the unit printed on the report and uses µmol/L for charts and comparisons.
How do I convert homocysteine from mg/L to µmol/L?
1 mg/L = 7.398 µmol/L. For example, 2 mg/L is 14.8 µmol/L.
How do I convert homocysteine from µmol/L to mg/L?
1 µmol/L = 0.1352 mg/L. For example, 20 µmol/L is 2.704 mg/L.
Does BiomarkerHQ interpret my homocysteine result?
No. It compares a result only with the reference range printed on your own lab report, as below, within or above, and does not say what the result means. Talk to a qualified clinician about your results.
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