COQ10
Coenzyme Q10
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3429
Synonyms:
TQ10
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
Fasting (8 hours)
Container Type:
Green top (sodium or lithium heparin) or Plasma gel separator (PST)
Specimen Type:
Plasma Heparin
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Immediately after collection, place specimen on wet ice. Maintain on wet ice and process within 3 hours of collection.
2. Centrifuge, aliquot plasma into plastic vial, and freeze immediately.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Refrigerated - 10 days
Frozen - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross Lipemia: Reject
CPT Codes:
82542 - Coenzyme Q10 Total (EAP 30021126)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Turnaround Time:
3-5 Days
Method:
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) with Electrochemical Detection