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Homocysteine

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Homocysteine
Synonym(s)

HCYS

General Information

An elevation of homocysteine is related to a higher risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease.

Container Type

SST, Red Top, Li-Heparine, K2 EDTA, K3 EDTA

Specimen Type

Serum, Li-Heparin plasma, K2-EDTA and K3-EDTA plasma

Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions

SST, Red Top: Allow 45 minutes for serum to clot and centrifuge to separate serum from cells immediately thereafter.

Minimum Sample Volume

0.5 mLs

Stability

4 days at 15-25°C                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4 weeks at 2-8°C                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        10 months at -20°C

Methodology

Enzymatic

Estimated TAT

0-4 days

Testing Schedule

Monday and Thursday

CPT Code(s)

83090

Reference Range

<15 µmol/L

Performing Lab

Incyte

LOINC Code(s)

13965-9