Test Code HOMOC Homocysteine, Plasma
Specimen Volume
3.0 mL
Preferred Specimen
Lavender(LAV-3mL)
Specimen Handling Instructions
Cannot share tube with other tests. Separate plasma within 4 hours of collection. Keep specimen on ice during delivery to lab.
Transport
Routine courier pick-up
Cutoff Time
Tues + Fri 11 a.m.
Department
ChemistryMethodology
Chemiluminescence
Stat Turn-around Time
N/A
Routine Turn-around Time
4 DaysReference Ranges
5.0-15.0 umol/L