Homocysteine (BCH)

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

HOMO

Referral code

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Test information

For monitoring patients with homocystinuria. Full profile of sulphur containing amino acids. PLEASE CONTACT DUTY BIOCHEMIST PRIOR TO SAMPLE BEING TAKEN to ensure sample is able to be processed appropriately.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Sample must be received in lab within 30mins collection. Requires deproteinisation in lab before sending to BCH

Reference range

see report

Tube type

Tube type info

Li Hep

Special requirements

Plasma

Minimum volume

200 uL

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

4 weeks

Referral lab

Depts of Blood Sciences and Metabolic Biochemistry, Birmingham Children's Hospital