OxLDL

Test Code

92769

CPT Codes
83520

Preferred Specimen

0.5 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

0.5 mL serum

Instructions

Plasma
1. Collect and label sample according to standard protocols.
2. Gently invert tube 8-10 times immediately after draw.
3. DO NOT SHAKE.
4. Centrifuge for 10 minutes.
5. Aliquot top layer from lavender top draw tube and place plasma into transport tube. Discard draw tube.
6. Label the transport tube EDTA PLASMA.
7. Store and ship refrigerated.

Serum
1. Collect and label sample according to standard protocols.
2. Gently invert tube 5 times immediately after draw.
3. DO NOT SHAKE.
4. Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes.
5. Centrifuge for 10 minutes.
6. Pour serum into a transport tube. Discard draw tube.
7. Label the transport tube SERUM.
8. Store and ship refrigerated.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen -20°C: 28 days
Frozen -70°C: 6 months

Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

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.