Apolipoprotein B APOB
Method(s) | Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry |
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Specimen Required | |
Collect | One 5 mL gold (SST) top tube, plasma separator tube, K2EDTA, lithium heparin. |
Transport | Specimen Preparation:
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Remarks | Fasting sample recommended. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. |
Stability | After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 2 months |
Unacceptable Conditions | Hemolyzed samples. |
Schedule | Daily |
Billing Code | 5010664 |
CPTCode | 82172 |
Notes | This protein is found in low density lipoprotein. |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
Reference Interval | |
Male: 66-133 mg/dL |