Homocysteine
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Homocysteine, Plasma
Test ID: HOMO
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Report Includes
Specimens
Plasma (EDTA)
Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Specimen
Specimens
Plasma (EDTA)
Sample Volume
2 mL
Patient Preparation
A fasting collection is preferred but not mandatory.
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Place specimen in wet ice and separate plasma within 4 hours. If not placed on wet ice, separate plasma within 1 hour. Early separation of plasma from cells is necessary to avoid artefactual increaseof Homocysteine caused by erythrocyte conversion of methionine to homocysteine.Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | 1 Day |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 days |
| Frozen | >2 days |
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Performance / Interpretation
Turnaround Time
3 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homocysteine | µmol/L |
|
Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Interface / Setup
Test Version
30-Sep-2019