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Test Code LAB90226 Apolipoprotein B, Serum or Plasma

Reporting Title

Apolipoprotein B,

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric Assay

Definitive studies of cardiac risk factors in individuals with significant family histories of coronary arter disease or other increased risk factors

Follow-up sutdies in individuals with abnormal LDL cholecterol values

confirmation of suspected abetalipoproteinemia or hypobetalipoproteinemia

Performing Laboratory

OhioHealth Laboratory Services-Special Tesing Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Collection container/Tube:  Draw blood into a gold-top serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1.0 mL refrigerated.

Note:

1.A speckled-top serum gel tube (s) or a plain, red-top tube(s) is also acceptable.

2.Plasma from a lithium heparin green top tube and EDTA are acceptable

3.Collection Instructions:  Patient must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before the specimen is drawn

Sample Stability

 

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum or plasma Refrigerated 8 days
  Ambient  1 day
  Frozen  2 months

 

Reference Values

0-17 y
Acceptable:      <90 mg/dL
Borderline high: 90-109 mg/dL
High:                  ≥110 mg/dL

 

>18 y                   48-90 mg/dL
Desirable:           <90 mg/dL
Above desirable:  90-99 mg/dL
Borderline high:   100-119 mg/dL
High:                    120-139 mg/dL
Very high:            >or= 140 mg/dL

Day and Time Performed

Monday through Friday Continuous

Saturday and Sunday Day shift only

CPT

82172