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Test Code OXLDL Oxidized LDL,P

Additional Codes

  • Expanse Test Name:Oxidized LDL,P
  • Medinet Ref Code:OXLDL
  • OV Code:REF*OXLDL

Performing Laboratory

Cleveland HeartLab, Inc

Methodology

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.5 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Collection Instructions

1. Collect and label sample according to standard protocols.
2. Gently invert tube 8-10 times immediately after draw. DO NOT SHAKE.
3. Centrifuge for 10 minutes.
4. Aliquot top layer from lavender top draw tube and place plasma into transport tube. Discard draw tube. Label the transport tube as EDTA plasma. Only ship plasma in transport tube.
5. Store and transport refrigerated.

Transport Container:

Transport tube

Transport Temperature:

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: Unacceptable
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen -20° C: 28 days
  • Frozen -70° C: 6 months

Reference Values

Reference Range(s)

<60 U/L

Day(s) Test Set Up

Set up: Mon-Sat

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT 83520

Loinc:54238-1