Homocysteine

Test Code: TD_CH142
CPT Code(s): 83090

$25

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

HCY

Test Includes

Homocysteine

Methodology

Abbott Alinity chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis

Reference Range(s)

“HCY

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

0.5mL

Sample Stability

2 weeks refrigerated
1 year frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

0.5 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow specimen to clot completely for 20 to 30 minutes prior to centrifugation. Centrifuge at 1,600 RCF for 10 minutes. Using a transfer pipette remove the serum and transfer to a transfer tube and clearly label as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.