Apolipoprotein B *

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Lab Test Details

SIM	22082
CPT	82172
Synonyms	Apo B; Apo B100; Beta Apolipoprotein
Specimen Type	Serum (preferred) or plasma
Container	Red or gold-top tube; green-top (heparin) or lavender-top (EDTA) tube.
Collection Instructions	None
Volume	Vol.: 2 ml. Min. volume: 2 ml.
Additional Information	Apolipoprotein plays an essential role in lipid transport and metabolism.
Patient Preparation	Patient must be fasting 12-14 hours.
Specimen Processing Instructions	Centrifuge and remove serum or plasma.
Transport Requirements	Room Temperature
Specimen Stability	Room Temperature : 14 days
Rejection Criteria	Quantity not sufficient; Citrated plasma; Non-fasting patient
Reference Range	Reference Range accompanies report
Critical Value
Test Includes	Apolipoprotein B
Methodology	Immunologic
Testing Frequency
LCA	167015
Reviewed By	Rhonda Crowe
Reviewed Date	01/27/2023
Supplemental	* Denotes Reference Lab Test

Reviewed by Lisa McBride on February 05, 2018