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Homocysteine, Plasma

Test ID: HOMO
Orderable by Ontario ND

Test

Method

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Platform

Beckman

Report Includes

Homocysteine

Specimens

Plasma (EDTA)

Test Version

24-Jun-2024

Specimen

Specimens

Plasma (EDTA)

Sample Volume

2 mL

Patient Preparation

A fasting collection is preferred but not mandatory.

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Separate plasma from cells as soon as possible.

Stability

Ambient 4 hours
Refrigerated 28 days
Frozen 10 months

Test Version

24-Jun-2024

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Platform

Beckman

Turnaround Time

3 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Homocysteine
  • ≤ 60 years: 5 - 15
  • >60 years: 5 - 20

Test Version

24-Jun-2024

Interface / Setup

Test Version

24-Jun-2024