Oxidized LDL (OxLDL)
Oxidized LDL is LDL that has undergone oxidative modification, making it readily taken up by macrophages to form foam cells in arterial walls. Elevated OxLDL reflects vascular oxidative stress and is associated with metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular events. Diets rich in antioxidants and reductions in smoking tend to lower levels.
Optimal range: who says what
No institution or named practitioner we track states an optimal target for Oxidized LDL (OxLDL). How we verify ranges.
- No stated targetNo separate optimal establishedAssays and units differ between labs; no validated target exists
- Lab reference intervalNo established lab reference interval (specialty assay)What a lab report flags against. A lab interval is not an optimal target.
1 providers include this
Lipid Panel / Cardiovascular Health
Why Oxidized LDL (OxLDL) matters
Oxidized LDL is the form that actually damages arteries and creates plaque. Better predictor of cardiovascular events than standard LDL. Reduced by antioxidants and lifestyle changes.
Which Providers Test Oxidized LDL (OxLDL)?
Of the panels we itemize, only Function Health ($365/year, 160+ biomarkers) includes Oxidized LDL (OxLDL).
1 panel that includes it, cheapest first
| Provider | Annual Cost | Total Biomarkers | $/Biomarker |
|---|---|---|---|
 Function Health | $365 | 160+ | $2.28 |
$/Biomarker is annual cost divided by the panel's advertised biomarker count, not the price of this one test. We track 23 blood test providers (32 plans); 21 of those plans are itemized marker by marker. Compare all of them.
20 itemized panels do not include Oxidized LDL (OxLDL)
Superpower · WHOOP Advanced Labs · Labcorp OnDemand · Life Extension Elite · Everlywell · Mito Health · InsideTracker · Marek Health Base · Marek Health Comprehensive · Marek Health Complete · Marek Health Executive · Blueprint · Empirical Health · Oura Health Panels · SiPhox Health · Hims Labs · Healthspan · Vitality Blueprint Standard · Vitality Blueprint Elite · Ultrahuman Blood Vision Annual
11 providers not itemized in our matrix
We have not itemized these marker by marker (some sell tests one at a time), so this page cannot say whether they offer Oxidized LDL (OxLDL). Check with them directly.
Life Extension Standard · Quest Health · Ultrahuman Blood Vision · Lifeforce · Hundred Health · Personalabs · Walk-In Lab · HealthLabs · WHOOP Specialized Panels · Marek Health Essential · Vitality Blueprint Upload
Experts discussing Oxidized LDL (OxLDL)
Podcast episodes where clinicians and researchers cover this marker in depth. Curated by hand; an episode is listed only when the marker is a substantial topic, not a passing mention.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the optimal range for Oxidized LDL (OxLDL)?
No separate optimal established: Assays and units differ between labs; no validated target exists. No established lab reference interval (specialty assay).
Which blood test providers include Oxidized LDL (OxLDL)?
1 of the 21 blood testing panels we itemize marker by marker include Oxidized LDL (OxLDL) in their panels. This biomarker has limited availability.
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Medical Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider about your specific health needs.
Last reviewed Sep 23, 2026 · First published Nov 30, 2025