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Coenzyme Q-10, Leukocytes
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| Test Code(s): |
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COQ10L / HCCOQ10L
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| CPT Code(s): |
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82491
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| Testing Site: |
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Testing will be sent to an approved reference laboratory.
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Specimen Requirements
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Blood
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| Collection Instructions: |
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Collection of blood in ACD tube is preferred for longer stability. Blood collected in EDTA tubes on a Friday or Saturday will be rejected due to shortened stability of EDTA blood.
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: Yellow top(with ACD-A/B anticoagulant)
Also Acceptable:
Lavender top
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 9 mL
Pediatrics: 5 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Whole Blood
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 8 mL
Pediatrics: 2 mL
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: 5 days
Refrigerated: Not acceptable
Frozen: Not acceptable
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Interpretation
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