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