Apolipoprotein A1
Order Name
APO A 1
Test Number: 2015000
Revision Date 04/26/2021
Test Number: 2015000
Revision Date 04/26/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Apolipoprotein A1
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Turbidometric | 1869-7 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Patient Preparation: Freshly drawn fasting specimen. Separate serum/plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens. Stability: Ambient 8 hours, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 2 months |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 2-3 Days |
| CPT Code(s) | 82172 |
| Internal Comments | loinc stayed same on 3/2/15 2/7/18 update lab section chemistry - JK 10/9/19 updated schedule Sun-Sat to Mon, Wed, Fri - JK 04/26/2021 change method and stab - JK |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |