Coenzyme Q10, Total
| Sunquest Code: | COQ10 | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB5964 | Epic Name: | Coenzynme Q10 Total |
| Synonyms: | COENZ Q 10 | ||
| Methodology: | High performance liquid chromatography | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-5 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Overnight fasting specimen is required. | ||
| Compliance: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.8 mL |
| Container: | Green (lithium heparin, gel) (Green (sodium heparin, no gel), Red (no gel), Red or gold (gel)) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Separate serum/plasma from cells within one hour of collection. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.3 mL minimum. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice; protect from light. |
| Stability: | Stability: After separation from cells; 3 weeks at refrigerated temperatures; 1 month frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 81119 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 0.4 - 1.6 mg/L |
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