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Oxidized LDL

Test Code
92769


CPT Codes
83520

Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum


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)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 6 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.




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.