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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 Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

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 Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

24-Jun-2024

Interface / Setup

Test Version

24-Jun-2024