HOMO
48 hours
Enzymatic
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cut-off 7pm
It is an amino acid measured to assess cardiovascular risk, vitamin B12 or folate deficiency, and certain inherited metabolic disorders like homocystinuria.
Serum or Plasma
0.5 mL
Red top tube, Gel barrier tube, Lithium heparin tube, Lavender top tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 4 weeks |
| Frozen | 10 months |