Homocysteine (Quantitative)

Code

HOMO

Sample Reqs

B [17] or A (Plasma)

Turnaround

1 day

Special instructions

[17] Homocysteine. Should be spun and separated within 1 hour of venepuncture.

Sample type guide

A

Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml (6ml EDTA tubes are used for specific PCR assays)

B

Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml

Related specialties

• Biochemistry

Related profiles

• Cardiovascular Risk Profile 2
• DL11 Cardiovascular Risk Profile 2
• Screening Profile 11 – Cardiovascular Risk 2

Additional information

• Request forms
• Specimens: collection, packaging, transport, rejection criteria
• Discontinued tests