Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD36366Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Micronutrient, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Measures blood levels of coenzyme Q10, a vital antioxidant involved in cellular energy production. CoQ10 supports heart and muscle function, and may help assess deficiency related to aging, medication use (e.g., statins), fatigue, or oxidative stress and guide dietary supplementation or therapeutic interventions.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
New York Approved
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Coenzyme Q10
AnalyteCoenzyme Q10
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 27923-2 - Ubiquinone10 SerPl-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
2-3 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Container
Serum separator tube (SST); amber tube or protect from light
Collection Instructions
Collect serum; protect from light; centrifuge and transfer to amber tube
Patient Preparation
Fasting not required; do not take CoQ10 supplement the morning of test
Causes for Rejection
Specimen not protected from light; red top tube
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 6 weeks |
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