Co-Enzyme Q10 (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Co-Enzyme Q10 (Blood)

Alternate Names	Co Q 10, Red Cell Co Q 10, Ubiquinone, Ubidecarenone, CoQ10, coenzyme Q10
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	-
Transport Instructions	Transport foil-wrapped
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	1mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	S, EWP, SP, EW, CR
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions Centrifuge, aliquot, wrap in foil and freeze serum at -20°C.
Laboratory Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions Lithium Heparin (no gel) tube or EDTA tube can be acceptable container types
External Laboratory	HPLC Laboratory, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)