Homocysteine, Blood

Specimen:

Test Code

YBHCYS

Specimen Name

Homocysteine, Blood

Collect

1-SST

Submit

0.5 mL (Min: 0.3 mL) Serum Refrigerated

Special Handling

The tube should be allowed to clot before centifuging. Refrigerate sample after collection, for up to 6 hours. Specimen is acceptable not refrigerated if received and processed within 30 minutes of collection. Centrifuge and remove serum or plasma from the cells within 6 hours of collection.

Rejection Criteria

Hemolyzed or grossly lipemic specimens.

Stability

Refrigerated 14 days

Methodology

Beckman Coulter AU5800

Performed

Performed Sunday through Saturday

Reported

1-2 days

CPT Codes

  • 83090

Components

Additional Information

*PREAUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED FOR INSURANCE BILLING* SUBMIT PRE-AUTHORIZATION FORM OR ENTER PRE-AUTHORIZATION NUMBER ON ELECTRONIC ORDER

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  • Serum 
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