Laboratory Services
Apolipoprotein B
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
| Test Description |
Apolipoprotein B
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|---|---|---|
| Synonym(s) |
APO B, UOW549 |
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| Test ID |
APOB
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| Container Type |
Preferred: 4 mL blood in Gold SST or Lime Green PST tube |
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| Specimen Type |
Blood |
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| Specimen Requirements |
1 mL serum/plasma |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Separate plasma/serum within 2 hours of collection and refrigerate |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.5 mL serum/plasma |
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| Stability |
Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen at -20°C: 1 year |
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| Department (code) |
Chemistry, Automated Panels (CHA) |
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| Methodology |
Turbidimetric |
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| Testing Schedule |
UW |
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| CPT Code(s) |
82172 |
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| Reference Range |
Female Male Units: mg/dL |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
