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Homocysteine
Test CodeLAB93
Alias/See Also
HOMO; Cardiovascular Homocysteine
CPT Codes
83090
Instructions
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Routine venipuncture
Collect one 5ml Red/gold top serum separator tube, labeled: Refrigerated
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Routine venipuncture
Collect one 5ml Red/gold top serum separator tube, labeled: Refrigerated
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Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis; lipemia; specimen not collected in red/gold tube and not clotted in refrigerator for 30 minutes; specimen spun and separated from cells
Setup Schedule
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Daily/STAT
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Daily/STAT
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Report Available
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Within 24 hours
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Within 24 hours
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Reference Range
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Female: 4.7 - 12.6 umol/L
Male: 6.6 - 14.8 umol/L
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Female: 4.7 - 12.6 umol/L
Male: 6.6 - 14.8 umol/L
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Clinical Significance
"Elevated levels of homocysteine are observed in patients at risk for coronary heart disease and stroke. In addition, individuals on diets deficient in folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 and pyroxidal may have high concentrations
of this analyte. Other causes for hyperhomocysteinuria include thyroid dysfunction"
of this analyte. Other causes for hyperhomocysteinuria include thyroid dysfunction"
Additional Information
LMRP_L36358_Cardiovascular_Risk_Assessment_Training
