APO A B
Apolipoprotein A1 and B
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3564
Synonyms:
APOS (APO A and APO B)
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
The patient must be fasting 12 - 14 hours prior to collection.
Container Type:
Plain red top tube, serum gel tube, lavender top (EDTA) tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum (preferred) or plasma
Preferred Volume:
4 mL
Minimum Volume:
2 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Separate the serum or plasma from the cells within 45 minutes of collection.
2. Transfer the specimen to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
CPT Codes:
82172 - Apolipoprotein A1 (EAP 30040517)
82172 - Apolipoprotein B (EAP 30040518)
Method:
Immunologic