ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Apolipoprotein B : 0050029

Mnemonic: APO B-100

Methodology: Nephelometry
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Patient Prep:  Fasting specimen.

Collect:  One 4 mL serum separator tube.

Storage/Transport Temperature:  1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Remarks:  Separate serum from cells ASAP.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Hemolyzed specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing):  After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 3 months
Reference Interval:
Male: 55-140 mg/dL
Female: 55-125 mg/dL
Note: This protein is found in low density lipoprotein.
CPT Code(s): 82172
Cross References: Low Density Lipoprotein, B
 
 

 

 

 
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