HOMOCYSTEINE(B)

Message
SENDOUT/BOSTON


Test Code
HOMO


Preferred Specimen
SERUM: GOLD TOP TUBE ON ICE!


Patient Preparation
THE PREFERRED SPECIMEN IS FASTING. EATING, ESPECIALLY RED MEAT, WILL CAUSE FALSE ELEVATION.

Minimum Volume
2mLs


Other Acceptable Specimens
LAVENDER TOP TUBE ON ICE


Instructions
DRAW 1 GOLD TOP SST TUBE, SEND TO LAB ON ICE!! LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES ON ICE, SPIN DOWN.


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 6 hours on ice. Separate if not tested within this time.
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 14 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 1 year


Methodology
CHEMILUMINESCENCE IA

Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
TAT 1-4 DAYS


Reference Range
5-15 u mol/L


Clinical Significance
ELEVATED LEVELS OF HOMOCYSTEINE ARE OBSERVED IN PATIENTS AT RISK FOR CORONARY HEART DISEASE AND STROKE.


Performing Laboratory
Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973

Additional Information
HOMOCYSTEINE


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.