NEW YORK DOH APPROVED: YES
CPT Code: 83520Order Code: C335
ABN Requirement: No
Synonyms: Oxidized Low-density Lipoprotein; OxLDL
Specimen: Serum
Volume: 0.5 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Container: Gel-barrier tube (SST)
Stability:
Ambient (15-25°C): Not Acceptable
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 5 days
Frozen (-20°C): 21 days
Deep Frozen (-70 to -80°C): 28 days
Methodology: Immunoassay
Turn Around Time: 5 days
Relative Risk:
| Age | Low Risk U/L |
Moderate Risk U/L |
High Risk U/L |
| All Ages | <60 | 60-69 | ≥70 |
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.
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