COENZYME Q10, TOTAL

Synonyms: CoQ10; Total Coenzyme Q10; Ubiquinone 50
Computer Code: (RQ10)
Specimen Collection: 5 mL blood (sodium heparin green top chilled tube). Protect from light. Place immediately on ice. Transport immediately or see handling instructions.
Minimum Volume: 1.5 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Centrifuge, remove plasma, freeze. Separate plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. Protect from light. Min 0.5 mL plasma.
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: NA
Routine TAT: 7 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 82542
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII