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HelpTest Code HMCYS HOMOCYSTEINE
EPIC Test ID
1230100421
Test Synonyms
HOMOCYSTINE
Collection Requirements
Collect a yellow or red top SST tube. Spin and separate immediately. If unable to spin and separate immediately, keep on ice and centrifuge within an hour. Note: Lithium Heparin Plasma acceptable but NOT preferred.
Shipping and Handling Instructions
Ambient 3 days, Refrigerated 10 days, Frozen 1 month
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Source
Blood, Capillary
Blood, Central Line
Blood, Venous
Specimen Tube Description
WMH Hospital Lab: YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
Performing lab
United Health Services Laboratories
Section
WMH Chemistry
CPT Code
83090
Loinc
13965-9
EAP
LAB93