Coenzyme Q10, Leukocytes.




Test Mnemonic

LEUK10

CPT Codes

  • 82542 - QTY (1)

Performing Laboratory

Medical Neurogenetics


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
5 mLWhole bloodACD A or B (Yellow) Ambient 

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
2 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient5 days
FrozenUnacceptable
Refrigerated5 days

Days Performed

Mon - Fri

Turnaround Time

11 - 15 days

Methodology

Name Description
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) 

Reference Range

Coenzyme Q10, Leukocytes
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       Freetext66-183 pmol/mg protein 

Special Info

Specimen collection on Friday is discouraged. If unable to ship same day, refrigerate specimen.

Clinical Info

This test is used for diagnosis of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) deficiency that is inherited or acquired.