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Register NowOxidized Low Density Lipoprotein (OxLDL) (636)
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Stability Time:
7 days
Reference Range:
Optimal: <1.30 mg/dL
Borderline: 1.30-1.60 mg/dL
Increased Risk: >1.60 mg/dL
Overview:
Oxidized Low Density Lipoprotein is considered to be an important independent driving factor of atherosclerosis. OxLDL is readily taken up by macrophages and is converted to cholesterol-rich foam cells, leading in turn to the fatty streaks and lipid-rich plaques, which are the hallmark of atherosclerosis.
Methodology: Immunoturbidimetric assay.
Collection Details:
Patient Preparation:
Patient Preparation: 8-12 hour fast prior to collection is recommended. Patient may drink water, black coffee or tea only (no dairy or sugar).
Collection Instructions:
Preferred Specimen: 1.0 mL serum (0.5 mL minimum) collected in serum separator tube (SST/Tiger Top).
Alternate Specimen: 1.0 mL EDTA plasma (0.5 mL minimum) collected in plasma separator tube (Pearl Top)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated (ship on frozen cold packs)
Stability: 7 days at room temperature