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Homocysteine, Total Plasma

Centralized Core Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories : Send Out

Test ID :
HOM
Test Workstation :
MAYO
Specimen Type:
Blood - Plasma
Tube Type:
Purple top (EDTA) tube - Plasma
Collection Volume:
2.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.8mL
Storage:
Refrigerated
Availability:
Sent to reference lab
Methodology:
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) Stable Isotope Dilution Analysis
Special Instructions:
Fasting (12 hours preferred but not required). Immediately place specimen on wet ice. For Outpatients, test should only be drawn in outpatient locations within a Hospital (Akron or Beeghly)
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8418
TAT:
3-5 days
Additional Info:
Reference range is available on patient report
CPT Code:
83090

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