Homocysteine, Urine

Department

Specialist Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

WMET

Synonyms

Amino acids - Homocysteine
Homocystine

Turnaround Time

3 weeks

Test Code

4550

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Additional Specimen Information

Prefer plasma NOT urine - see below
This test has been superceded by the measurement of homocysteine in the plasma which is more sensitive and less expensive. Please discuss clinical details with the Chemical Pathologist before collecting urine sample.

Aliquot Instructions

Test Method

Tandem mass spectrometry and Architect

Non-Funded Test Cost

$60.31 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

4553

Contact Information

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