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Apolipoprotein B
Test CodeLAB220308
Alias/See Also
Apo B; APOB
CPT Codes
82172
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL plasma Heparinized plasma.
PST Lithium heparin plasma separation mint green collection container
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate within 24 hours.
PST Lithium heparin plasma separation mint green collection container
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate within 24 hours.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum (SST) container
Instructions
Collect 0.5 mL plasma or serum
Heparinized plasma (preferred) or serum (SST). Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate within 24 hours.
Heparinized plasma (preferred) or serum (SST). Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate within 24 hours.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: not recommended
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: not recommended
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen plasma not recommended.
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
1-2 days
Reference Range
51-132 mg/dL
Performing Laboratory
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula Laboratory
