Last Modified:
3/27/2019 3:50:33 PM
Medicare Medical Necessity Restrictions May Apply
Medical Necessity Documentation:
Client Notes:
Patient Preparation:
8 hours Fasting
Specimen Requirements:
1.0 mL Plasma in a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Li Heparin
Collection Instructions:
Centrifuge and separate from cells within 2 hours of collection
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL Serum
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability:
7 days Refrigerated
Reference Range:
Adult < 60 years of age: 4.5 -15 umol/L
Critical Ranges:
Test Comments:
Methodology:
Chemiluminescence
Clinical Significance:
Studies have shown that a moderate increase of plasma homocysteine is an independent risk factor for premature cardiovasular disease
Documentation:
Custom Panel:
No
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Days Performed:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Sites Performed:
Parkview Regional Medical Center
PHL Test Code:
HCYS1
EPIC Test Code:
IMO32
Included Tests:
CPT Coding:
83090
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