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HelpTest Code LAB13012 Coenzyme Q10
Department
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Reference Lab Test Number
COEZQ
Collection Requirements
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Patient Preparation; Fasting is not required. Patients should not take Coenzyme Q10 supplements the morning of the test. They may take other nutritional supplements prior to testing.
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
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Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in an amber screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 6 Weeks
Minimum Testing Volume
0.3 mL
Reference Range
>0.35 ug/mL
Optimal relative risk >0.35
High relative risk <0.36
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
6-8 days
CPT Codes
82542
Unacceptable Conditions
Samples that are not shipped the same day of collection; samples without protection from light
exposure; red top tube (no gel).