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APOLIPOPROTEIN B (APO B)

Test Code: 176
Specimen Collection: Serum
Component:
Apolipoprotein B
(APO B)
Method:
Immunoturbidimetric

Collection Notes: Patient should fast for 12 hours prior to collection. Moderately or grossly hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens are not acceptable.

Clinical Utility: APO B is a strong indicator of CAD (coronary artery disease). Apolipoprotein B is the only protein of LDL; therefore it is useful for follow-up studies in patients with abnormal LDL cholesterol values.

CPT Code: 82172
Testing Location: AML
Specimen/Stability Type

Serum (1 mL)

Temperature:

Refrigerated 7 Days

Frozen 3 Months

Lithium Heparin (1 mL)

Refrigerated 7 Days

Frozen 3 Months

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