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Epic Code LAB93 Homocysteine, Total, Plasma Level

Important Note

Spin and remove plasma to separate tube within 60 mintues.

Due to the time sensitive nature of this test, it is recommended that patient be drawn at a Spectrum Health Outpatient Laboratory Draw Site or a site that contains a centrifuge.

Test Name Alias

HCYI | Homocysteine Total Plasma Level | 8580

Interface Order Alias

10397

Quick Collect

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Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Volume: 3mL
Minimum volume: 0.5 mL plasma
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and remove plasma to separate tube within 60 mintues. Plasma is stable refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Special Instructions

Performed at Spectrum Health Regional Laboratory (SHRL) only.

Due to the time sensitive nature of this test, it is recommended that patient be drawn at a Spectrum Health Outpatient Laboratory Draw Site or a site that contains a centrifuge.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours

Refrigerated: plasma aliquot 3 days

Frozen: Freeze plasma aliquot for longer storage

Laboratory Retention: 72 hours

Test Frequency

Available daily, usual TAT 1 day.

Reference Range

0 – 13 mcmol/L

Performing Department

Chemistry

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Enzymatic

CPT

83090

CDM Code

3018309001

Epic Test ID

1230100807

LOINC

Homocyst Tot: 13965-9

Mayo Access Code

SHO8580

Reviewed Date

3/7/2024