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

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