Micronutrient, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

What this laboratory test evaluates

Micronutrient, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
This test is beneficial for people taking statin medications, which might cause muscle pain (myalgia), those with high cholesterol, and individuals at risk for heart disease who may have low levels of ApoA1 and/or HDL (good cholesterol). CoQ10 levels can provide insights into these conditions.

Who should consider this test?Providers might recommend this test if you're on statin therapy and experiencing muscle pain, have high cholesterol, or are at risk for heart disease due to low levels of good cholesterol.

What type of sample is required for this test?1 mL serum
It's important to protect the sample from light.

Test ResourcesInformation on where to find more about this test is not provided.

Additional test information

CoQ10 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.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Serum
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.

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