Homocysteine
- Useful for:
An aid for screening and monitoring patients suspected of having an inherited disorder of methionine metabolism. Evaluating individuals with suspected deficiency of vitamin B12 or folate.
- Method Name: CMIA
- Other Common Names: HCY
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 45
- Fasting or other requirements: 8-12 hours fasting
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: /
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 7 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab
- Other Information:
Specimen is stable <6 hours at room temperature
