Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Homocysteine (Total)
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Units:umol/L
Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:7 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 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
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
