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Homocysteine

Order Code
13260
CPT
83090
Test Details
Synonyms

HOMO

TAT

48 hours

Methodology

Enzymatic

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cut-off 7pm

Test Overview

It is an amino acid measured to assess cardiovascular risk, vitamin B12 or folate deficiency, and certain inherited metabolic disorders like homocystinuria.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Red top tube, Gel barrier tube, Lithium heparin tube, Lavender top tube

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 4 weeks
Frozen 10 months
Order Code
13260
CPT
83090
Test Details
Synonyms

HOMO

TAT

48 hours

Methodology

Enzymatic

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cut-off 7pm

Test Overview

It is an amino acid measured to assess cardiovascular risk, vitamin B12 or folate deficiency, and certain inherited metabolic disorders like homocystinuria.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Red top tube, Gel barrier tube, Lithium heparin tube, Lavender top tube

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 4 weeks
Frozen 10 months