Test Code HOMO Homocysteine, Whole Blood
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