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