ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0050030: Apolipoprotein A-1 |
| Test Mnemonic: APO A-1 | |
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Methodology: Nephelometry
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 4 mL SST. Fasting specimen recommended.
Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.3 mL serum at 2-8°C. Remarks: Separate serum from cells ASAP. Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 3 months |
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| Reference Interval: |
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Male: 94-178 mg/dL Female: 101-199 mg/dL |
| Note: | |
| This protein is found in high density lipoprotein. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 82172 |