COQ10

Coenzyme Q10

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3429

Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Serum gel tube or plain red-top tube
Specimen Type:

Serum (protected from light)

Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL
Collection Procedure:

PROTECT TUBE FROM LIGHT: If amber tubes are unavailable, cover a standard transport tube completely, top and bottom, with aluminum foil.  Identify the patient name directly on the container and the outside of the aluminum foil.  Secure with tape. 

Store and Transport:
Refrigerate
Stability:

Room temperature - 3 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Frozen - 14 days

Unacceptable Condition:

Non-light protected serum

CPT Codes:

82542 - Coenzyme Q10 Total (EAP 30021126)

Method:
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

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