Micronutrient, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

Micronutrient, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

Test Code

10178
82542
10178
82542
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Clinical Significance

Micronutrient, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) - CoQ10 testing is useful for individuals on statin therapy who may or may not be experiencing myalgia symptoms, hypercholesterolemic individuals, and asymptomatic individuals at risk for vascular disease who may have low ApoA1 and/or HDL levels.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Patient Preparation

Fasting is not required. Patients should not take Coenzyme Q10 supplements the morning of the test. They may take other nutritional supplements prior to testing.

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Cardiometabolic Center of Excellence at Cleveland HeartLab. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

>0.35 ug/mL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Fasting is not required. Patients should not take Coenzyme Q10 supplements the morning of the test. They may take other nutritional supplements prior to testing.

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Cardiometabolic Center of Excellence at Cleveland HeartLab. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

>0.35 ug/mL
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum - protected from light

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Collection Instructions

Patient should be 18 years of age or greater.
It is preferred that the specimen is shipped the day it is drawn. Please wrap the specimen in foil or transfer specimens to amber tubes if they are not to be shipped the same day. Specimens must be protected from direct light.

1. Gently invert 5X (DO NOT SHAKE!).
2. Let blood clot for 30-60 minutes at room temperature.
3. Centrifuge for 10 minutes.
4. Store and transport refrigerated.
5. Do not allow specimens tubes to come in contact with dry ice.

Transport Container

Amber transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: Unacceptable
  • Refrigerated: 14 days
  • Frozen: 6 weeks

Reject Criteria

Samples that are not shipped the same day of collection • Samples without protection from light exposure

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL serum - protected from light
0.3 mL
Patient should be 18 years of age or greater.
It is preferred that the specimen is shipped the day it is drawn. Please wrap the specimen in foil or transfer specimens to amber tubes if they are not to be shipped the same day. Specimens must be protected from direct light.

1. Gently invert 5X (DO NOT SHAKE!).
2. Let blood clot for 30-60 minutes at room temperature.
3. Centrifuge for 10 minutes.
4. Store and transport refrigerated.
5. Do not allow specimens tubes to come in contact with dry ice.
Amber transport tube
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 weeks
Samples that are not shipped the same day of collection • Samples without protection from light exposure
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano | Quest Nichols Institute -San Juan Capistrano, CA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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