Test Overview
Clinical Utility
Coenzyme Q10 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.
Method
Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Result Included
Coenzyme Q10
Aliases/Synonyms
Ubiquinone 10; CoQ10
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumGel Separator tube only
Containers
Collection Containers
Gold top (SST)
Volume
Sample Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Comment
Collect in gel-separator tube only. No other tube is acceptable.
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.
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Specimen must be collected in a gel-separator tube – no other tubes are acceptable.
Handling Information
Separate serum, store and submit protected from light in an amber vial.
Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| Unacceptable | 14 days | 6 weeks |
If the specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis. Stable for 6 months at -70°C
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen (1) | Not collected in gel-separator tube |
| Specimen (2) | Not protected from light |
| Specimen (3) | Not frozen |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
7 days
Results
-
Coenzyme Q10µg/L>0.35
Referral Location
Out-of-Country
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEQ10 | COENZYME Q10 | 64557 | ug/mL |
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-06-26