Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Homocysteine (Total)
Pathology Laboratory:Chemistry Referred Ext 85290
Requestable Seperately?No
Part of Profile:No
E-Requesting Tab:Blood Sciences, Chem 2, Other Blood
Units:umol/L
Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:7 working days
Test Code:HOM
Sample Type:
Lithium Heparin Tube (Green top)Maximum Add on Time:NA
Collection Conditions / Other Information:REFER ALL REQUESTS TO THE DUTY BIOCHEMIST IMMEDIATELY Separate and freeze plasma within 1 hour Test for premature thrombosis including hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) If request for diagnosis and monitoring of classical homocysteinuria please refer to Free Homocysteine
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Reference Lab Code:CHIC
