Test Details
Mnemonic
OXLDL
Ordering Code
3400282
CPT-4 Code(s)
83520
Specimen Information
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.
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
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Rejection Criteria
Plasma, whole blood
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen (-20°C): 21 days
Frozen (-70°C): 28 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen (-20°C): 21 days
Frozen (-70°C): 28 days
Methodology
Immunoassay
Reference Range
< 60 U/L
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes