Apolipoprotein A1 and B
Order Name
APO A1 B
Test Number: 2014950
Revision Date 04/26/2021
Test Number: 2014950
Revision Date 04/26/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Apolipoprotein A1
|
Turbidometric | 1869-7 |
|
Apolipoprotein B
|
Turbidometric | 1871-3 |
|
Apolipoprotein B/A Ratio
|
1874-7 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Patient Preparation: Freshly drawn fasting specimen. Separate serum/plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens. Stability: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 3 months |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 2-3 Days |
| CPT Code(s) | 82172X2 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |