OXLDL – “Oxidized LDL”

Update to specimen requirements, alternate specimen, rejection criteria, stability, and methodology

Collect:  Serum separator tube (SST)

Specimen Preparation: Gently invert tube 8 – 10 times immediately after draw. DO NOT SHAKE. Centrifuge for 10 minutes. Separate serum from cells and send 0.5 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.

Alternate Specimen: Serum: Red top

Rejection Criteria: Plasma, whole blood

Stability:

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen (-20°C): 21 days
Frozen (-70°C): 28 days

Methodology: Immunoassay