Apolipoprotein E
Order Name
APO E
Test Number: 1515475
Revision Date 08/02/2011
Test Number: 1515475
Revision Date 08/02/2011
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Apolipoprotein E
|
Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5mL (3) | EDTA Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | This purple EDTA tube can not be shared with any other tests since it could lead to DNA contamination of the sample. Keep specimen Refrigerated. Stability: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon, Thr |
| Expected TAT | 3-7 Days |
| Clinical Use | This test is for cardiovascular risk assessment only. This test is not recommended for nonsymptomatic patients under 18 years of age. |
| CPT Code(s) | 83890, 83896x2, 83898, 83912 |
| Internal Comments | old rml cpt codes: 83891, 83892x4, 83896x10, 83803x2, 83912 |
| Lab Section | Hematology |