Apolipoprotein Panel

Test Includes

Apolipoprotein A-1, Apolipoprotein B-100, A/B

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top Minimum 4 ml of whole blood

Summary Test Name

Apolipoprotein Panel

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 x 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup.

Minimum Volume

0.3 ml serum

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped

Patient Preparation

Patient must be fasting 12-14 hours.

Reference Value

See individual tests.