Homocysteine (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HOM

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7291

Synonyms

Plasma/Serum Homocysteine,
Homocystine,
Homocystinuria

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Collection instructions:
The clinical information for the test must be clearly written on the request form. If clinical information is not provided, or does not provide sufficient justification for the test, the test may be declined.
Specimen should be placed on ice immediately post collection.

Laboratory instruction:
Centrifuge at 4’C and aliquot.
Must remove serum or plasma from cells/seperator gel within 6 hours.
Store and transport at 4'C.

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