APO A B
Apolipoprotein A1 and B
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3564
Synonyms:
APOS (APO A and APO B)
APOAB
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Serum Gel (Preferred), Red Top
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 60 days
Refrigerated - 8 days
Room temperature - 24 hours
CPT Codes:
82172 - Apolipoprotein A1 (EAP 30040517)
82172 - Apolipoprotein B (EAP 30040518)
Test Schedule:
APOA1: Monday Through Sunday, APOLB: Monday Through Saturday
Turnaround Time:
2-4 days
Method:
Automated Turbidimetric Immunoassay