Test Directory

Homocysteine

Containers - Adult

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Red/Pink Cap
Volume Range

2.0 ml

Additive per Container

Potassium EDTA

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Orange Cap
Volume Range

​2.0 ml

Additive per Container

Lithium-heparin

Containers - Child

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Red/Pink Cap
Volume Range

2.00 ml

Additive per Container

Potassium EDTA

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Orange Cap - Paediatric
Additive per Container

Lithium-heparin

Reference ranges

< 20 µmol/L

Laboratory Site

WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 537 1910/1

Transport arrangements

Transport rapidly to laboratory.

Anticipated turnaround

16 days

General additional information

​Used for the investigation of homocystinuria and cobalamin defects. Not to be used for cardiovascular risk assessment.