Chemistry Testing
Advanta Genetics offers chemistry and hematology testing with fast turn-around-times and local courier services. We provide rapid, accurate analysis of various metabolic and hematological parameters that are vital for treatment decisions.
Test Directory
For any test not listed please call 903 805-9955 for collection instructions
| Panel | Homocysteine |
| Preferred Specimen | 1 ML Serum. Store On Ice Until Separation. Allow Sst to Clot in An Upright Position for at least 30 Minutes, Then Centrifuge Sample Within 1 Hour of Collection. Refrigerate. Patients Who are Taking Methotrexate, Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Nitrous Oxide, Anticonvulsants, or 6-Azuridine Triacetate May Have Higher Levels of Homocysteine Due to Metabolic Interference with Homocysteine Metabolism. |
| Container Type | Serum Separator Tube |
| Volume | 0.5 ML Serum |
| TransportTemperature | Refrigerated |
| SpecimenStability | 4 Days Room Temperature; 1 Week Refrigerated; 1 Month Frozen |
| RejectionCriteria | Hemolysis |
Test Directory
| Panel |
| Homocysteine |
| Preferred Specimen |
| 1 ML Serum. Store On Ice Until Separation. Allow Sst to Clot in An Upright Position for at least 30 Minutes, Then Centrifuge Sample Within 1 Hour of Collection. Refrigerate. Patients Who are Taking Methotrexate, Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Nitrous Oxide, Anticonvulsants, or 6-Azuridine Triacetate May Have Higher Levels of Homocysteine Due to Metabolic Interference with Homocysteine Metabolism. |
| Container Type |
| Serum Separator Tube |
| Volume |
| 0.5 ML Serum |
| TransportTemperature |
| Refrigerated |
| SpecimenStability |
| 4 Days Room Temperature; 1 Week Refrigerated; 1 Month Frozen |
| RejectionCriteria |
| Hemolysis |
For any test not listed please call 903 805-9955
for collection instructions
Ordering Options
- Chemistry Panel
Turnaround Time
≤ 24 hours *Cost
Please call for detailsResources
* Turnaround time starts when sample is received at the laboratory.