Test Directory
Homocysteine
Containers - Adult
Red/Pink Cap
|
Volume Range
2.0 ml
Additive per Container
Potassium EDTA |
Orange Cap
|
Volume Range
2.0 ml
Additive per Container
Lithium-heparin |
Containers - Child
|
Red/Pink Cap
|
Volume Range
2.00 ml
Additive per Container
Potassium EDTA |
Orange Cap - Paediatric
|
Additive per Container
Lithium-heparin |
Reference ranges
< 20 µmol/L
Laboratory Site
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
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.