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Homocysteine - Fasting

Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
HCY
Specimen types:
Plasma
Container types:
EDTAEDTA
Collection Instructions:

Patient must be fasting.

Keep on ice or 4oC and send immediately to laboratory (within 30 minutes)

Notes:

This is a screening test only. Homocysteine with L-methionine loading is recommended as a follow-up for an abnormal screening test.

Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
7 days
Reference Interval:

3 - 13 mmol/L

Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW