APOB
Apolipoprotein B
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3544
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
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:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Separate the serum or plasma from the cells.
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
Unacceptable Condition:
Non-fasting specimens will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
82172 - Apolipoprotein B (EAP 30021282)
Method:
Immunologic