Homocysteine
SoftLab Order Code
HCY
Epic Order Name
HOMOCYSTEINE
Epic Order ID
LAB93
Laboratory
Raleigh
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
RST (Orange top - Rapid Serum Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Red/Black Speckle Top Serum Tube
Collecting Volume
2.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Ambient 4 days; Refrigerated 4 days
Causes for Rejection
QNS, Hemolysis, Lipemia, Icterus, Unspun sample age > 1 hour upon receipt in lab.
Instructions
Deliver to laboratory within 20 minutes of collection.
CPT Codes
83090