HOMOCYSTEINE (Hcy)

Test Code: 210Specimen Collection: Serum
Component:

Homocysteine
(Hcy)

Method:


ENZ

Collection Notes: Centrifuge the specimen as soon as possible after complete clot formation has taken place. If immediate centrifugation is not possible, then collected blood specimens <strong>should be kept on ice and centrifuged within 1 hour.<strong>
Clinical Utility: Elevated levels of Homocysteine are observed in patients at risk for coronary heart disease and stroke.
CPT Code: 83090Testing Location: AML
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Serum (1 mL)

Refrigerated
 
4
 
Days
Frozen
 
2
 
Months

Plasma (1 mL) Li Heparinized or EDTA

Refrigerated
 
4
 
Days
Frozen
 
2
 
Months
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