Apolipoprotein Evaluation

Test Code

7018

Alias/See Also

Paragon Order Code-LIPOA

CPT Codes
82172 (x2)

Includes

Apolipoprotein A1, Apolipoprotein B, Apolipoprotein B/A1 Ratio (calculated)

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: 30 days

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

Grossly lipemic

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule

Mon-Sat

Report Available

1 to 2 Day(s)

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. Apolipoprotein B-100 is the primary protein associated with LDL cholesterol and other lipid particles. Like LDL cholesterol, increased concentrations are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The ratio of these two apolipoproteins correlates with risk of cardiovascular disease.

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