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Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB93
Epic Description: HOMOCYSTEINE, SERUM
Synonym
Homocysteine, Total
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Lavender, EDTA – Transport on ice. |
4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel – Transport on ice. | 4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Place tube on ice immediately after collection. Internal specimens should be transported to CSR Laboratory immediately. Remote sites: Centrifuge specimen immediately. Aliquot serun or plasma into plastic vial and refrigerate. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
This test CANNOT be an ADD-ON to a sample already collected.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or Serum
Optimum 2.0 mL
Minimum 0.25 mL
Performing Lab
Automated Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24/7
Routine Turnaround Time
24 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Specimen should be received on ice. Centrifuge in refrigerated centrifuge and aliquot plasma or serum into a plastic tube and refrigerate.
CPT Code Information
83090