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Homocysteine

Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:HOMOCYS
Specimen Types:Plasma
Container Types:
EDTA 3 mL
Adults Volume or Mass:5 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:2 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:Collect in am
Collect on Ice
Retrospective testing not possible.
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:On Ice
Send to lab immediately
Assay Frequency:Weekly
MBS Rebatable:Yes
MBS Item No.:66632
Additional Notes:

Reference Ranges:
  < 60 yrs:  5—15 umol/L
  > 60 yrs:   5—20 umol/L