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Test Code HOMO Homocysteine, Whole Blood

Important Note

Immediately spun and separated

Performing Laboratory

Atlantic Consolidated Laboratory

Methodology

Two-point Rate

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Collection Insteuctions:

 

1. Tube must be at least 1/2 full.

2. Spin immediatly and remove plasma

3. Refridgerate

Specimen Transport Temperature

On wet ice

Reference Values

Males: 4.7-12.6 µmol/L

Females: 6.6-14.8 µmol/L

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

Routine-8 hours