OxLDL

Last Modified: 7/3/2023 9:55:54 AM


Medical Necessity Documentation:  
Client Notes:  
Patient Preparation:  
Specimen Requirements: 0.5 mL Plasma from a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA in a Plastic Vial
Collection Instructions:

Draw and gently invert 8 to 10 times. DO NOT SHAKE
Centrifuge for 10 minutes.
Pre-squeeze transfer pipet bulb and draw off approximately 2/3 of the upper plasma layer. Note: This ensures that the buffy coat and red cells remain undisturbed.
Aliquot plasma into labeled transport tube labeled as “EDTA plasma” and cap tightly. Discard original tube.
Store transport tube refrigerated at 2-8oC until ready to ship.

 
Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL Plasma
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability:  
Rejection Criteria: Specimens other than EDTA plasma or serum; improper labeling; samples not stored properly; samples older than stability limits
Reference Range:

Low Risk: <60 U/L
Moderate Risk: 60-69
High Risk: >
Critical Ranges:  
Test Comments:  
Methodology: Enzyme-Linked Immunoassay (ELISA)
Clinical Significance: The oxidized LDL test may be ordered for individuals at low or intermediate risk of metabolic syndrome or cardiovascular disease. In addition, this test is useful in individuals who have cardiovascular disease and are at risk for an adverse cardiac event.
Documentation:  
Custom Panel: No

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

Turn Around Time: 5 to 6 days
Days Performed: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Departments:
Sites Performed: Cleveland HeartLab
PHL Test Code: OXLDL
EPIC Test Code: LAB3099
Send Out Test Code: C335
Alternate Test Names: Oxidized LDL; Oxidized low-density lipoprotein
Included Tests:  
CPT Coding: 83520

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