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Homocysteine (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:HOM
Specimen Types:Plasma
Container Types:
EDTA 4 mLEDTA 4 mL
Adults Volume or Mass:4 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:2 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:Collect in am
Collect on Ice
Retrospective testing not possible.
Transport Instructions:On Ice
Send to lab immediately
Processing Instructions:Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store at -20'C
Assay Frequency:Daily
External Laboratory:The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)
External Transport Instructions:Send Frozen on Dry Ice