Test Code HMCY Homocysteine, Serum
Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: Homocysteine (HMCY)
Sunquest Order Code: HMCY
Epic Px Code: LAB2315
Specimen Collection Type
Preferred: Mint
Acceptable: Gold
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Reference Range
<60Yr: 5.0 – 15.0 umol/L
>60Yr: 5.0 – 20.0 umol/L
Critical Value
N/A
Interpretation
N/A
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
2 Days
Specimen Stability
21 Days Refrigerated
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Chemistry
CPT Code
83090
LOINC Code
2428-1
Test Alias
N/A
Additional Information / Notes
Specimens collected in a serum gel tube or lithium heparin gel tube must be centrifuged within 3 hours of collection. Serum gel should clot for 30 minutes prior to being centrifuged.