Homocysteine
| Test Name | Homocysteine |
| Alternate Name(s) | |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | HOMOCYSTE |
| Specimen Type |
Plasma |
| Collection Container | Lavender- 5.0 ml |
| Container Information |
Lavender Tube
 Micro-Lavender Tube |
| Collection Information | Fasting sample preferred. |
| Test Schedule | |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 5 days |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes |
Centrifuge. Aliquot plasma within 1 hour to a transport tube. Avoid contamination with buffy coat. Refrigerate immediately. It is preferred that patient be fasting for a minimum of 8 hours. |
| Storage and Transport | Send refrigerated |
| Test Referred To | Offsite, Reference Laboratory |
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