Homocystine (Total)
- LIS Mnemonic: HOMOC
Collect
Light Green (PST - Lithium heparin)
Satellite locations must send Gold top tube
Volume Required
1.0 mL blood
Minimum Required
N/A
Transport
On ice
Stability
3 hrs room temp, 5 days refrigerated
Processing
spin PST in refrigerated centrifuge at 3400 RPMs for 10 minutes.
Unacceptable conditions
specimen not delivered on ice
Days Performed
daily
Reported
Same shift
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
83090
Methodology
Axsym
Remarks
serum (SST - GOLD TOP) is acceptable
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