Apolipoprotein B
Test Code
APO B
Description
Apolipoprotein B assay is for use in the quantitative determination of apolipoprotein B in human serum and plasma. Such measurements are used to aid in the assessment of risk to arteriosclerosis and coronary artery disease.Collect
Plain red top or SST tubePreferred volume: 1 mL serum
Pediatric Collection
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serumUnacceptable Conditions
>10% (Moderate to Gross) Hemolysis, Lipemia, Icterus, may affect resultsStorage Transport Temp
Onsite [NJH]: Transport to lab within 1 hour.Offsite: Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours by centrifuge and aliquot into a labeled polypropylene or similar plastic tube.
Offsite: Frozen. Send plasma Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Stability after cell separation:8 hours at RT (15-25°C)
7 days at 2-8°C
3 months frozen at ≥ -20°C
Performed
Monday through FridayMethodology
ImmunoturbidimetricTurnaround Time
4 hours routine1 hour STAT
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
APO BStudy Offerings
Not offered
Reference Interval
Male: <174Female: <142
CPT Code
82172New York Approved
FDA Approved or Cleared
FDA
Approved or Cleared