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Apolipoprotein A1

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This test is currently only available in Bedford CPRS. If you are a BHS provider and wish to see this test offered in BHS CPRS- please contact the BHS Laboratory.

Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.


Test Code
APOLIPOPROTEIN A1(O)


CPT Codes
82172

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Grossly lipemic


Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Fri; Report available: 3-7 days


Reference Range
Male ≥115 mg/dL  
Female ≥125 mg/dL  
     
Risk Category Male Female
Optimal ≥115 mg/dL ≥125 mg/dL
High <115 mg/dL <125 mg/dL
Cardiovascular event risk category cut points (optimal, high) are based on the AMORIS study, Walldius G et al. J Intern Med. 2004;255:188-205.


Clinical Significance

Apolipoprotein A1 is the primary protein associated with HDL cholesterol. Like HDL cholesterol, increased concentrations are associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.




Last Updated: September 6, 2014


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.