Laboratory Services
Homocysteine
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
| Test Description |
Homocysteine
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| Synonym(s) |
HCYS |
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| General Information |
An elevation of homocysteine is related to a higher risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease. |
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| Container Type |
SST, Red Top, Li-Heparine, K2 EDTA, K3 EDTA |
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| Specimen Type |
Serum, Li-Heparin plasma, K2-EDTA and K3-EDTA plasma |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
SST, Red Top: Allow 45 minutes for serum to clot and centrifuge to separate serum from cells immediately thereafter. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.5 mLs |
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| Stability |
4 days at 15-25°C 4 weeks at 2-8°C 10 months at -20°C |
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| Methodology |
Enzymatic |
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| Estimated TAT |
0-4 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday and Thursday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
83090 |
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| Reference Range |
<15 µmol/L |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
13965-9 |
