Test Catalog

SERUM HOMOCYSTEINE

Department:

CL. CHEMISTRY

Source:

BLOOD

Specimen Volume:

(2-3 ML)

Prefered Top:

PURPLE (K-EDTA)

Alternative Top:

GREEN (LI HEPARIN)

Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:

N/A

Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:

PLEASE SPECIMEN IMMEDIATELY ON WET ICE / ICE SLURRY AND TRANSPORT IT TO MAIN LAB IN LESS THAN 6 HOURS IF DELAYED, CENTRIFUGE AND ALIQUOT PLASMA (2-8OC FOR 14 DAYS)

Instrument/Methdology:

ARCHITECT/CHEMILUMINENSCE

Turn Around Time (TAT):

24 HRS EXCEPT SUNDAY AND HOLIDAY (Day/s)

Intend Use:

AN AID FOR SCREENING PATIENTS SUSPECTED OF HAVING AN INHERITED DISORDER OF METHIONINE METABOLISM