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Apolipoprotein B

Order Name APO B
Test Number: 2015050
Revision Date 04/26/2021
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Apolipoprotein B
Turbidometric 1871-3 
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 After separation from cells: Ambient 8 hours, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 2 months
GENERAL INFORMATION
Testing Schedule Mon - Fri 
Expected TAT 2-3 Days  
CPT Code(s) 82172
Lab Section Chemistry