Apolipoprotein B (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000599


Alias/See Also
LAB7061: Apolipoprotein B | LABCORP EAP: 167015


CPT Codes
82172x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 2


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 2 LABCORP LAB LAVENDER TOP-EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 2 LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 2 LABCORP LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 2 LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 2


Instructions
2mL Serum (preferred) or plasma
 
Container: Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, green-top (heparin) tube, or lavender-top (EDTA) tube
 
Collection: Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube.Storage Instructions: Maintain specimen at room temperature.

Storage Instructions: Maintain specimen at room temperature.
 
Stability Requirements:
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles: Stable x3
 
Cause for Rejection: Specimen from nonfasting patient


 



Transport Temperature
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles: Stable x3
 


Report Available
LABCORP LAB STAT: 4 Days



Last Updated: June 22, 2023


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