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HOMOCYSTEINE(B)
MessageSENDOUT/BOSTON
Test Code
HOMO
Preferred Specimen
SERUM: GOLD TOP TUBE ON ICE!
Patient Preparation
THE PREFERRED SPECIMEN IS FASTING. EATING, ESPECIALLY RED MEAT, WILL CAUSE FALSE ELEVATION.
Minimum Volume
2mLs
Other Acceptable Specimens
LAVENDER TOP TUBE ON ICE
Instructions
DRAW 1 GOLD TOP SST TUBE, SEND TO LAB ON ICE!! LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES ON ICE, SPIN DOWN.
Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE
Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED
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
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
Additional Information
HOMOCYSTEINE
