- YBHCYS
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
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Additional Information
*PREAUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED FOR INSURANCE BILLING* SUBMIT PRE-AUTHORIZATION FORM OR ENTER PRE-AUTHORIZATION NUMBER ON ELECTRONIC ORDER
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Common Lab Definitions
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