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Homocysteine

EDTA

Test	Homocysteine
Common Abbreviations	HOM
Profile	NA
Tube type	EDTA
Clinical Indication	Diagnosis and monitoring of disorders of homocysteine metabolism.
Specimen Type	Blood
Sample type	EDTA plasma
Minimum Volume	0.5mL
Special Precautions	Sample must be sent to the laboratory ASAP after collection. Samples received after 30 minutes from collection are not suitable for analysis. Fasting sample required.
Stability	Contact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time	18 days
Laboratory	St James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF 0113 206 5806
Reference Interval	Contact Referral Laboratory
Limitations	Contact Referral Laboratory
Notes

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.