Oxidized LDL

Test Code

OXLDL

Quest Code

92769

Alias/See Also

Oxidized LDL

CPT Codes
83520

Preferred Specimen

0.5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen -20° C: 21 days
Frozen -70° C: 28 days

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

FDA Status
FDA Approved

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 5 days

Reference Range

<60 U/L

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.

Performing Laboratory

Cleveland HeartLab, Inc

6701 Carnegie Avenue, Suite 500

Cleveland, OH 44103-4623

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.