Oxidized LDL

Synonyms

  • LAB4130
  • OXIDIZED LDL
  • OXLDL

Cerner Name

Oxidized LDL

Clinical Info

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.

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

0.5 mL Plasma or serum ( 0.3 mL min)

Container

Lavender Top tube or Gold top tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Lavender Top Tube or Gold Top tube
Specimen: 0.5 mL plasma ( preferred) or serum ( 0.3 mL min)

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Unacceptable  Room Temperature
7 Days Refrigerated
28 Days Frozen

Methodology

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Days Performed

TAT: 6-7 Days

Performing Laboratories

Quest Diagnostics

CPT

83520
LOINC Code: 54238-1

PDM

245459

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
OXIDIZED LDL OXIDIZEDLDL OXIDIZED LDL Oxidized LDL

Result Interpretation

< 60 U/L

Performing Laboratory

Cleveland HeartLab Inc
6701 Carnegie Avenue Suite 500
Cleveland, OH 44103

Forms
Chemistry LAB4130 build edit