Homocysteine
| Specimen | Serum |
| Container Type | Red/Yellow Top Tube
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| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8° C |
| Stability | 14 days |
| Turnaround Time | 3-6 days |
| Reference Range | See patient report |
| Instructions | Refrigerate specimen for 30 minutes after collection. Centrifuge immediately after complete clot formation has taken place. Do NOT place in an ice bath as freezing may prevent the barrier gel from adequately separating serum from cells. |
| Performing Lab | Quest Nichols Institute – San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Reference Lab Test Code: 31789 |
| CPT Code | 83090 |
