Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Homocysteine (Total)
Alias or Abbreviation:HCY/THCY
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Units:umol/L
Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:10 working days
Test Code:HOM
Sample Type:
Lithium Heparin Tube (Green top)Collection Conditions / Other Information:REFER ALL REQUESTS TO THE DUTY BIOCHEMIST IMMEDIATELY
Separate and freeze plasma within 30 minutes
Test for premature thrombosis including hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE)
Reference Laboratory Details:Pathology Reception
Newborn Screening & Biochemical Genetics
Paediatric Laboratory Medicine
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Whittall Street
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes
Storage Requirements:Store frozen.
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
