Homocysteine
| Specimen | Serum |
| Container Type | Red Top Tube
|
| Stability | 14 days |
| Turnaround Time | 3-6 days |
| Methodology | Enzymatic |
| Reference Range | See patient report |
| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8°C |
| 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. |
| CPT Code | 83090 |
