Oxidized LDL OXLDL

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Not Orderable

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Oxidized LDL

EPIC Order 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 Type

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 Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics

CPT

83520
LOINC Code: 54238-1

PDM

245459

Result Interpretation

< 60 U/L

Performing Laboratory

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