Specimen Requirements
Title
Homocysteine
Specimen Requirement
Collect SST/2.0 mL serum, allow to clot for 45 minutes, promptly centrifuge and send.
Methodology
Enzymatic
Stability
Room temp: 14 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 6 months
Reference Range
The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.
Turnaround
1-2 days
Clinical Use
This test is used to screen patients who may be at risk for heart disease and stroke.
Test Code
HOMSP