Mean levels (± SD) of plasma tHcy, serum folates, and cobalamin
Blood test . | Patients . | Control subjects . | P . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fasting tHcy, μM | 14.9 ± 27.5 | 10.0 ± 4.9 | .06 |
| Postmethionine load tHcy increments, μM* | 21.1 ± 10.9 | 14.2 ± 6.6 | < .0001 |
| Folate, nM | 5.6 ± 2.8 | 6.6 ± 3.3 | .01 |
| Cobalamin, pM | 412.9 ± 238.9 | 408.5 ± 172.1 | .88 |
Blood test . | Patients . | Control subjects . | P . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fasting tHcy, μM | 14.9 ± 27.5 | 10.0 ± 4.9 | .06 |
| Postmethionine load tHcy increments, μM* | 21.1 ± 10.9 | 14.2 ± 6.6 | < .0001 |
| Folate, nM | 5.6 ± 2.8 | 6.6 ± 3.3 | .01 |
| Cobalamin, pM | 412.9 ± 238.9 | 408.5 ± 172.1 | .88 |
Increments are defined as the difference between PML and fasting plasma tHcy levels.