Homocysteine

Test Details

Lab Company: The Great Plains Laboratory
Sample Type: Serum
Collection Location: In Lab (Phlebotomy Required)

The Homocysteine Test measures the levels of homocysteine in a patient's blood. Homocysteine is an important factor in a variety of diseases, including some cancers, psychiatric disorders, and cardiovascular disease.      

🔑 Key Details 📦 Shipping
⏰ Preparation & Timing 📊 Results
🧪 Collection Instructions 📚 More Resources
💳 Requisition & Payment
💬 Questions?

Key Details 

  • Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist, Monday - Thursday only.    
    • Information about scheduling a blood draw can be found HERE. 
    • You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.
  • Hydrate for 24-48 hours prior to your blood draw.
  • The phlebotomist will collect, prepare, and ship your sample for you.
  • DO NOT fill out any information on gplforms.com.

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Preparation & Timing

  • Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist, Monday - Thursday only. 
    • Information about scheduling a blood draw can be found HERE. 
    • Great Plains-partnered blood draw locations can be found HERE.
  • Hydrate for 24-48 hours prior to your blood draw.

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Collection Instructions

  1. Bring the following items with you to your blood draw appointment.
    1. Test kit 
    2. Completed test requisition form
  2. The phlebotomist will collect, prepare, and ship your sample for you.
    1. You can view the phlebotomist collection instructions HERE.
    2. Your test may come with additional vials. Please have the phlebotomist check the collection instructions and requisition form to determine the correct number of vials to draw.

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Requisition & Payment

  • Your kit has been prepaid. You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.
  • Instructions on how to fill out your requisition can be found HERE.
    • Since you pre-paid for your tests, you do not need to fill in the payment information on any of these forms.
    • DO NOT fill out any information on gplforms.com.

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Shipping

  • Make a note of the tracking number on the return mailer so that you can track your sample back to the lab.
  • The phlebotomist will ship your sample for you using the materials provided in the test kit.

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Results

  • Results should be released to your provider 7-21 business days after samples are received at the lab. We cannot guarantee processing time. 
  • Your provider will notify you when your results are in and schedule a follow-up appointment for you to review them together. 
  • Your provider may choose to release your results to you. Rupa cannot release your results without provider authorization.

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More Resources

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Questions?

For general questions, email Rupa Health at support@rupahealth.com. For test-specific questions, contact The Great Plains Laboratory by calling 800-288-0383 or chatting with support.