Specimen Requirements

Title

Apolipoproteins

Specimen Requirement

Collect SST/1.0 mL serum, after 30 minutes of clotting, promptly centrifuge and send refrigerated.

Methodology

Nephelometry

Stability

Room temp: Unacceptable, Refrigerated: 7 days, Frozen: 3 months

Reference Range

The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.

Turnaround

1-3 days performed Sunday-Thursday

Clinical Use

Test Includes: Apolipoprotein A1, Apolipoprotein B, Apolipoprotein B/Apolipoprotein A1 Ratio

Test Code

APO