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Test Code OXLDL Oxidized LDL

Additional Codes

Alternative Name(s): Oxidized low-density lipoprotein

 

Meditech mnemonics:

OXLDL

LDLOX

SPECIMEN COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS

Preferred Specimen:

0.5mL EDTA plasma

 

Minimum Volume:

0.2mL (this volume does not include repeat or reflex testing)

TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE/STABILITY

Transport Container:

Transport Tube

 

Preferred Transport Temperature:

Refrigerated (cold packs)

 

Specimen Stability (after centrifugation):

Ambient:  Unacceptable

Refrigerated:  7 days

Frozen -20 degrees:  28 days

Frozen -70 degrees:  6 months

 

Setup Schedule:

Monday-Saturday

Performing Laboratory

Cleveland HeartLab, Inc.

6701 Carnegie Avenue, Suite 500

Cleveland, OH 44103-4623