APO A1
Apolipoprotein A-1
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3352
Synonyms:
APOA1
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Serum Gel (Preferred), Red Top
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 60 days
Refrigerated - 8 days
Room temperature - 24 hours
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross Hemolysis: Reject
Gross icterus: Reject
CPT Codes:
82172 - Apolipoprotein A-1 (EAP 30021023)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
2-3 days
Method:
Automated Turbidimetric Immunoassay