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Homocysteine

Message

The preferred specimen is fasting. Eating , especially red meat, will cause false elevation.




Test Code
HOMOCYSTEINE


Alias/See Also
Chemistry


Preferred Specimen
Gold Top Tube ON ICE


Patient Preparation

The preferred specimen is fasting. Eating , especially red meat, will cause false elevation.



Minimum Volume
2 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Lavender top tube ON ICE


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 6 hours on ice. Separate if not tested within this time.
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 14 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 1 year


Methodology
Chemiluminescence IA

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
TAT 1 - 4 days


Reference Range
5-15 u mol/L


Clinical Significance
Elevated levels of homocysteine are observed in patients at risk for coronary heart disease and stroke.


Performing Laboratory
Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973
 


Last Updated: November 12, 2019


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