Homocysteine
Alias: Hcy
Discipline: Clinical Chemistry
Test information: Role in diagnosis and follow-up of various forms of inherited disorders of homocysteine metabolism. Including in young stroke patients, however, can be elevated for up to 6 weeks post stroke.
- Specimen Type(s)
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- Blood;
- Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)
- N/A
- Specimen Container - Adult
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- Purple Top BD;
- Specimen Container - Paediatric
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- Lilac Top Microtainer BD;
- Analytes
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- N/A;
- Part of a test profile?
- No
- Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory
- 1ml
- Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport
- Prior to the appointment, please collect a frozen container from the laboratory. After taking the sample, promptly place it into the frozen container and IMMEDIATELY deliver to the laboratory.
- Maximum add on time
- N/A
- Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation
- Please see the report.
- UKAS number
- 8061
- UKAS accredited test?
- Yes
- Comments
- N/A
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Last updated: 18-05-2023