What do the results mean?
If your results show high homocysteine levels, it may mean:
You are not getting enough vitamin B12, B6, or folic acid in your diet.
You are at a higher risk of heart disease.
Homocystinuria. If high levels of homocysteine are found, more testing will be needed to rule out or confirm a diagnosis.
If your homocysteine levels were not normal, it doesn't necessarily mean you have a medical condition needing treatment. Other factors can affect your results, including:
Your age. Homocysteine levels can get higher as you get older.
Your gender. Men usually have higher homocysteine levels than women.
Alcohol use
Smoking
Use of vitamin B supplements
If you have questions about your results, talk to your health care provider. 
Learn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results.
